Civil War

Governor's Mansion

Arsenal Academy, converted from a state arsenal, occupied this square from 1842 to 1865 when Union troops burned all the academy buildings except officers' quarters, erected 1855. Since 1868 this building has been the Governor's Mansion.

40-12Richland County

Where it stands. Corner of Richland & Lincoln Sts., Columbia, Columbia

The Civil War Schools and colleges Forts and the armed forces Homes and landmarks

Nearby

40-13Site of Palmetto Iron Works0.0 miles
40-209St. Timothy's Episcopal Church0.1 miles
40-165South Carolina Memorial Garden0.1 miles
40-11Cemetery of the Columbia Hebrew Benevolent Society0.1 miles
40-10State Fairgrounds0.2 miles
40-160Richard Samuel Roberts House0.3 miles