City Directories and History: The Yorkville Enquirer of March 21, 1872 reported – “There are about 90 students on the role of the S.C. University.”
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on Oct. 16, 1873 – “Henry E. Hayne, who is Sec. of State and a colored man, has been admitted as a student of the Medical Dept., of the S.C. University. Shortly after, professors M. LaBorde, A.N. Talley, and R.W. Gibbes, submitted their resignations.”
Also at USC on Oct. 23, 1873 – “Walter Jones, colored, a clerk in the State Tres. Dept., has passed an examination and has been enrolled as a student in the law school of the SC University.”
Link to #11 @Richland County Sites and Structures for detailed information. Including: Rutledge College, McCutchen House, Elliott College, Pinckney College, Lieber House, South Caroliniana Library, DeSaussure College, Maxcy Monument, President’s House, Harper College, Legare College, Old Observatory, College Hall, Flinn Hall, Three Old Wells
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