Historical Marker

Minervaville

Historical marker location:
Minervaville, South Carolina
( Marker is at the intersection of Minervaville Road (State Highway 40-1159) and Cabin Creek Road (State Highway 40-66), on the right when traveling south on Minervaville Road.)
Marker installed: 2010

South Carolina is home to several historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), including Claflin University, Benedict College, and South Carolina State University. These institutions played a key role in educating African Americans in the state during the era of segregation.