Grave Marker of Benjamin Wofford and Anna Todd Wofford
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Sculptural Memorial
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Grave Marker of Benjamin Wofford and Anna Todd Wofford
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Benjamin Wofford and his first wife, Anna Todd Wofford, were initially buried on the family farm. In 1920, the college moved their remains to a new grave in the center of the campus and erected the marker to commemorate their contributions to founding the college.
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Grave marker in the shape of an obelisk, approximately 5 feet tall. Located approximately 70 yards south of Main Building.
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Benjamin Wofford Oct. 19, 1780 - Dec. 2, 1850
Anna Wofford July 23, 1784 - Oct. 2, 1835
Si monumentum requiris circumspice
(If you seek his monument, look around)
WOFFORD
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1920
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