Joel Roberts Poinsett - Stateburg SC
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Don.Morfe
N 33° 57.196 W 080° 31.911
17S E 543256 N 3757073
He introduced to this country a species of the Euphorbia plant
later named Poinsettia in his honor.
Waymark Code: WM12XBG
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2020
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Joel Roberts Poinsett-1779-1851 Born in Charleston, S.C. Statesman, diplomat, author and naturalist. Educated in medicine, military science and law. Traveled extensively in Asia and Europe. U.S. Commissioner concerned with the independence of South American Colonies. U.S. House of Representatives. First U.S. Minister to Mexico and Secretary of War in Van Buren's Cabinet. From Mexico he introduced to this country a species of the Euphorbia plant
later named Poinsettia in his honor.
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Sacred To the memory of Joel R. Poinsett Who departed this life
on the 12th day of December 1851 in the 73rd year of his life
A pure Patriot an honest man
and a good Christian— • —Sacred To the memory of Mary
The relict of the Honorable Joel R. Poinsett Who departed this life On the 9th day of November 1857 In the 76th year of her age
— • —
Erected by the Sumter County Historical Commission 1960
LOCATION: Located on the southeast side of the Church of the Holy Cross Cemetery in Stateburg at 335 North Kings Highway, Sumter SC 29154
Marker Name: Joel Roberts Poinsett 1779-1851
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Person
Marker number: None
County: USA
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