William Barret Travis

Historical marker location:

Saluda, South Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of Rocky Creek Road and Johnston Highway (South Carolina Highway 121), in the median on Rocky Creek Road.)

Lt. Col., Comdt.

South Carolina was the birthplace of the modern American barbecue tradition. In the early 19th century, African slaves in the state developed a technique for slow-cooking meat over a wood fire, which became known as "barbecue." Today, South Carolina is known for its distinctive mustard-based barbecue sauce, which is popular in the central part of the state.