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Enslaved people were integral to the construction and maintenance of the college in the early 19th century, a fact commemorated by a plaque on campus.
The Horseshoe is the original campus of the South Carolina College, with buildings dating back to 1805, and is a testament to early American collegiate architecture.
Despite the turmoil of the Civil War, the college continued to operate, though with a significantly reduced student body.
The early buildings of the college were designed in the Federal style, characterized by symmetry and classic proportions.
Established in 1801, it was one of the first public colleges in the United States, aiming to educate the state's future leaders.
In 1963, the University of South Carolina admitted its first African American students, marking a significant step in the state's desegregation efforts.
Installed in 2010, the plaque acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of enslaved individuals who helped build the institution.
