Boykin Spaniel Invasion Sites

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1. REVOLUTIONARY WAR VISITOR CENTER, 212 BROAD STREET

A small black dog sits on a concrete porch near a wooden bench and barrel, partially obscured by green foliage in the foreground. The scene looks quiet and sunny.

Revolutionary War Visitor Center

The City of Camden opened this facility in 2021. It is the Gateway to the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution and a great place to learn about Camden and Kershaw County.

A small, dark-colored dog figurine sits on a light carpeted floor near wooden furniture legs.

I’m sitting on the breezeway in front of Liberty Hall.

2. TOWN GREEN, 1015 MARKET STREET

A bronze statue of two men, one in Native American attire and the other in colonial clothing, stand facing each other on a stone pedestal in an outdoor park with trees and buildings in the background.

Town Green

The City of Camden developed Town Green in 2011 as a community gathering place. Town Green is home to two statues by Camden native Maria Kirby-Smith. The statues are of King Hagler of the Catawba Nation, Patron Saint of Camden, and of Col. Joseph Kershaw, Father of Camden.

A small bronze dog statue sits on the ground surrounded by brown leaves and mulch, with some green plants in the background.

I’ve sitting at the base of the statue – look hard!

3. THE ALLEY WAY BETWEEN BROAD STREET AND TOWN GREEN

A narrow alleyway with red brick walls, string lights overhead, and a few black benches along the side. The alley leads to an open area with blue sky visible in the background.

I tried and tried but couldn’t get the pretty butterflies…

The Alley Way between Town Green and Broad Street is a beautiful connector between the city’s main street and a lovely park.

A small bronze dog statue is positioned on a brick pathway against a red brick wall.

You can find me resting next to a bench.

4. BROAD STREET PARK ACROSS FROM THE CLOCK TOWER
CORNER OF BROAD AND RUTLEDGE STREETS

A historical information kiosk stands on a brick base near a sidewalk, with a large brick building and clock tower in the background. Leafless tree branches partially frame the scene under a clear blue sky.

The Park across from the Clock Tower

The Clock Tower is located at 950 Broad Street. The park is located diagonally across the street from the Tower.

The Clock Tower houses the 1824 town clock and the King Hagler weathervane, a replica of the original 1826 weathervane now housed inside the Archives & Museum.

A small black dog statue, resembling a dachshund, is partially buried in dirt near a brick wall, with scattered rocks and sticks around it.

Dont’ give up! Little brown dogs are good at blending into the background.

5. THE TENNIS CENTER OF CAMDEN
823 CAMPBELL STREET

An informational sign stands on a grassy area in front of an empty parking lot and a one-story building with a covered entrance on a clear, sunny day.

The Tennis Center of Camden, 823 Campbell Street

Located on historic Campbell Street, the Tennis Center features tennis courts, pickleball courts, a walking trail, and a pro-shop.

Campbell Street is historically the heart of Camden’s African American community. For many years, African American residences, schools, churches, and businesses dominated this area.

A small, black dog statue sits on the ground surrounded by brown mulch and scattered pieces of wood.

Still looking? Check out the sign in front of the Tennis Center.

6. THE ROBERT MILLS COURTHOUSE
607 BROAD STREET

A large white column stands in front of a brick walkway and a white staircase with a black railing attached to a building. Sunlight casts shadows on the wall and ground.

Robert Mills Courthouse, 613 Broad Street

Robert Mills, South Carolina native and designer of public buildings and monuments across the eastern United States from Pennsylvania to Florida, designed this courthouse in 1825. Originally, the Mills Courthouse has six brown sandstone Ionic columns across the front. In 1847, renovations to the courthouse included replacing the original columns with four Doric Columns on the front portico.

A small, dark-colored dog statue sits among dry pine needles and sparse grass near a white wall and brick pavement in outdoor sunlight.

I’m in front of one of the columns

7. AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER OF CAMDEN
517 YORK STREET

A small white house with a metal roof sits in a grassy yard surrounded by trees. A historical marker sign stands on the lawn near a path lined with white posts under a clear blue sky.

African American Cultural Center of Camden, 517 York Street

The Cultural Center is home to two exhibits each year that highlight the history and culture of Camden’s African-American community.

A small bronze statue of a dachshund puppy is placed on the ground, surrounded by dirt, mulch, and scattered leaves in an outdoor setting.

One little brown dog under a big maple tree…

8. CITY HALL
1000 LYTTLETON STREET

A brick city hall building with white columns and a cupola, surrounded by bushes. Three flags fly on a pole in front, and a sign reads City Hall, 204 Littleton Street. Clear blue sky overhead.

City Hall, 1000 Lyttleton Street

Completed in 1956, this Colonial Revival building is Camden’s fifth City Hall. Like it’s predecessors, it features a King Hagler weathervane, a replica of the iconic 19th century weathervane on display at the Archives & Museum.

A small black dog statue sits in dirt near a brick wall, with grass and shrubs in the background under a clear blue sky.

Here I am!

9. THE BLUE STAR MEMORIAL IN HAMPTON PARK
1100 BLOCK OF LYTTLETON STREET

A green sign reads Blue Star Memorial Highway: A tribute to the Nations Armed Forces who served in World War II, surrounded by green bushes and yellow flowers.

The Blue Star Memorial at Hampton Park, 1100 block of Lyttleton Street

Hampton Park is bordered by Lyttleton, DeKalb, Fair, and Hampton Park Streets. Named after Confederate General and Governor Wade Hampton, III, it’s five acres is a showplace of flowering shrubs and tree, pathways, and a century old horse watering fountain.

A small dog statue sits on a flat rock surrounded by green leafy plants and yellow flowers.

I’m not hiding… I’m smelling the flowers

10. BETHESDA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
602 EAST DEKALB STREET

A stone bench with brick supports sits on grass in front of a leafy green shrub, partially shaded by a tree’s shadow on a sunny day.

Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 502 DeKalb Street

Built in 1822, Bethesda Presbyterian Church is an architectural masterpiece and a wonderful example of architect Robert Mill’s work. This beautiful Greek Revival structure features a steeple on the rear of the church and a scissor stairway leading to five landings that represent the five porches of Bethesda in the Bible.

The Church is also home to the Robert Mill’s designed monument to Baron Johann de Kalb. de Kalb, a hero of the American Revolution, was fatally wounded at the Battle of Camden in August 1780. Originally buried in the colonial town, his remains were re-interred here in 1825. The foundation stones are granite and are surmounted by an obelisk of white marble. The names of the 24 states in existence in 1825 are cut into the 24 foundation stones. The Marquis de Layafette laid the cornerstone at the re-internment ceremony.

A small black dog sits on dry leaves in a sunny yard near a brick wall, surrounded by patches of grass and dirt.

Look for the memorial bench…

11. LAFAYETTE CEDAR AT THE
KERSHAW COUNTY COURTHOUSE
1121 BROAD STREET

A small bronze dachshund statue is partially buried in dirt near the base of a large tree, with building steps and a doorway visible in the background.

Lafayette Cedar, Kershaw County Court House, 1121 Broad St.

Planted in 1825 to celebrate the visit of the Marquis de Lafayette, hero of the American Revolution, this is the sole survivor of a once grand double row of cedar trees.

The present Kershaw County Courthouse was constructed in 1968.

A small bronze dog statue is partially buried in dry, cracked soil, with some grass and leaves scattered around it.

Next to the Lafayette Cedar…

12. CAMDEN ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM
1314 BROAD STREET

A red-brick building with white columns and large windows, labeled Archives and Museum, sits under a blue sky with scattered clouds, surrounded by trees and neatly landscaped bushes.

Camden Archives & Museum
1314 Broad Street

This was the first public library in Camden. Built with a $5000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation, the library opened in 1915 and served as the town library until 1973. Since then, the building has been home to the city’s archives and museum. The museum has exhibits on the history of Camden and Kershaw County and is home to the 1826 King Hagler weathervane and the 1824 city clock.

Reconciliation by artist Maria Kirby-Smith is located on the site. Reconciliation consists of two bronze statues of Camden natives, Bernard Baruch, world-reknowned financier and philanthropist, and Larry Doby, the first African American baseball player in the American League.

A small bronze dog statue sits on a red brick ledge, with a background of brick walls and black metal railings.

I’m on the side in front of the ramp. Say hello to all my friends inside the museum.