Downer Institute & School
Location:
Intersection of Hammond Rd and US 278
City:
Beech Island
Downer Institute & School – SC Hwy Historical Marker. Downer Institute was founded in 1843 and operated until 1865. Downer Elementary School, the Institute’s successor, stood here 1924-1950 and 1952-1986. The school was burned in 1950 and replaced in 1952.