Photo of Joseph Alston Historical Marker

The Joseph Alston historical marker on Brookgreen Drive, tells briefly about the life of Joseph Alston (1779-1816). Alston was "educated at the College of Charleston and at Princeton. He inherited The Oaks Plantation and in 1801, married Theodosia, daughter of Aaron Burr. Alston was a member of the S.C. House (1802-12), its speaker for 5 years, (1814-16). He is buried at The Oaks Cemetery about 2 miles west".

Object Source & Copyright

  • Repository Georgetown County Library
  • Collection Brookgreen Gardens Collections
  • Number 04-070-BG
  • Copyright Copyrighted
  • Disclaimer Property of Brookgreen Gardens. All rights are reserved. For more information, contact Brookgreen Gardens at 1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.

Citation Information

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  • Title Photo of Joseph Alston Historical Marker
  • Website Name South Carolina Encyclopedia
  • Publisher University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies
  • URL
  • Access Date April 24, 2024
  • Original Published Date
  • Date of Last Update June 30, 2016

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