The Old Campus District, University of South Carolina, is a historic district centered on The Horseshoe on the main campus of the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. On June 5, 1970, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. On April 19, 1996 MTV Unplugged filmed Hootie & the Blowfish's concert on The Horseshoe before the release of their second album Fairweather Johnson.
National Registry listing Old Campus District, University of South Carolina (added 1970 - District - #70000596) Bounded by Pendleton, Sumter, Pickens, and Green(e) Sts., Columbia Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Mills, Robert, et al. Architectural Style: Early Republic Area of Significance: Architecture, Education Period of Significance: 1800–1824, 1825–1849, 1850–1874 Owner: State (of South Carolina) Historic Function: Education, Recreation And Culture Historic Sub-function: College, Monument/Marker (Maxcy Monument) Current Function: Education, Recreation And Culture Current Sub-function: College, Monument/Marker (Maxcy Monument)
Historic pictorial map
Notable former residents James McBride Dabbs
See also List of Registered Historic Places in South Carolina
References
External links
Historical Photos of USC Buildings and Grounds at the University of South Carolina Library's Digital Collections Page]