Richland County · Marker 40-48
Early Columbia Racetrack
Corner of Devine St. (U.S. Hwy. 76/21) & Sims St., Columbia
Front inscription
From early days horse racing was a favorite sport in Columbia and many famous horses were bred on neighboring plantations. Columbia Jockey Club was organized by Col. Wade Hampton II and Col. Richard Singleton in 1828. Congaree Race Course was located 300 yards north on present Epworth Orphanage property.