Eight Facts About Theodosia Burr Alston-- Part 4: First Lady of South Carolina

6.  SHE WAS THE FIRST LADY OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Her husband, John Alston, became governor of South Carolina in December 1812, making Theodosia the First Lady.

Unfortunately, she only held that position for  21 days, before tragedy struck.

Columbia was chosen as the site of South Carolina's capital in 1786.

--Brock-Perry