Anne Custis Burgess

Anne Custis Burgess is a South Carolina historical marker in Summerton, Clarendon County, dedicated 1980.

Clarendon County · dedicated 1980 · Corner of S. Church & Burgess Sts., Summerton

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This is the childhood home of Anne Custis Burgess, who was born in 1874 in Mayesville. After receiving a diploma from Converse College, she taught music at Summerton, Williamston, and Winthrop College. At the time of her death in 1910 she was employed by Thornwell Orphanage. Miss Burgess composed the music and Henry Timrod the lyrics for "Carolina," which became the state song in 1911.

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Marker data: South Carolina Historical Marker Program, SC Department of Archives and History
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Anne Custis Burgess

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