“P” is for Poinsett Bridge. Named for Joel Roberts Poinsett, president of the Board of Public Works (1819-1821), the Poinsett Bridge (with a span of 130 feet over Little Gap Creek) was built during the construction of the state highway from Columbia to Saluda Mountain in 1820.

“P” is for Poinsett, Joel Roberts (1779-1851). Congressman, diplomat. U. S. secretary of war.

“P” is for Poetry Society of South Carolina. Those involved with the Poetry Society’s creation in 1920 espoused the idea of a local organization, with its aim to encourage all southern poets.

“P” is for Poellnitz, Baron Frederick Carl Hans Bruno (1734-1801).

“M” is for Montgomery, John Henry (1833-1902). Manufacturer, merchant.

“M” is for Montagu, Lord Charles Greville (1741-1784). Governor.

“M” is for Moncks Corner (Berkeley County; 2020 population 12,497).

“L” is for Lowndes, William Jones (1782-1822). Congressman. In his final important public work, William Jones Lowndes with Henry Clay led the successful effort in the house to pass the Missouri Compromise of 1820.

“S” is for St. Mark’s Parish. South Carolina’s first backcountry parish and by far its largest in land area, St. Mark’s was established in 1757.

“R” is for Ravenel, Harriott Horry Rutledge (1832-1912). Novelist, biographer, historian.