The Figure Eight in South Carolina
The symbolism of the number "8" in South Carolina's history and government is probably a coincidence; it began with Charles II's appointment of eight (8) Lords Proprietors for the Carolinas. They are named in the fountain placques.
Then there were eight (8) rulers of England's American colonies during the period of settlement and colonial rule in the Carolinas (1663-1776).
And South Carolina was the eighth state to be admitted to the United States.
And thus this fountain has been designed in eight segments.
Marker can be reached from Richland Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
