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HISTORY OF YORK
The town of Yorkville, as a town or village, has very little Revolutionary history, except such as
may come to it from the fact that it was a part of the country lying between Broad and Catawba
Rivers, which section became one of the principal battle fields of the latter part of the Revolutionary
War. When Drayton and his patriotic colleagues were stirring up the spirit of resistance to the moth-
er-country in Charleston, the up-country took very little interest in the war-like situation. In fact, when
Drayton was sent from Charleston as an emissary to stir up a spirit of resistance among the settlers
residing between the Broad and Enoree Rivers, the Reverend William Tennant, a Presbyterian min-
ister, was sent upon a similiar mission to those people residing between the Broad and Catawba.
Both returned to Charleston with the report that the people of this section could not be aroused. In
justice to this section, it should be stated, however, that it was not a lack of patriotism on the part of
these settlers from Pennsylvania and Virginia, but it was rather due to the fact that up to this time
they had not been permitted to participate in the government of the state, they had no courts, they
drank no tea, used no stamps, and yet they contributed a certain amount of taxes. They were very
well satisfied to continue as subjects of the King, especially so as a result of the treatment they had
received from the Council of Charleston and the immediate vicinity. Furthermore, they were, to a
certain extent, a different people from those who settled the low country, and were not bound to them
by strong ties. McCready says that at a metting at Bullocks Creek Church held during an early
period of the Revolution. There were several Revolutionary leaders present. All present, with one
exception, advised the Whigs to make no further resistance to the King’s government. This one
exception was Colonel William Hill. Hill returned to Nanny’s Mountain and there raised the American
standard and gathered a small body around him. When the King’s emissaries came to them and
offered them amnesty, the offer was indignantly refused. I think sometimes that too little credit has
been given to this Revolutionary hero for his part in the great War of Independence.
Colonel Hill erected at Nanny’s Mountain the first iron works in York County, and possibly the first
built in the state. The foundries were located on Allison Creek at what is known as Miller’s Mill and
Sam’s Mill, and the ore was brought from Nanny’s Mountain, a distance of about two and one-half
miles, over a tramway to this point. The ruins of the old works and some of the “Slag” can still be
seen upon the creek banks; while, up to a few years ago, at least, the cut and grading of the old
tramway was still easily distinguishable. At these iron works, some of the cannon that were used in
the Revolutionary War were made. They hardly deserve the name of cannon, being small, rough,
and unmanageable affairs. It is stated that when Huck’s party approached Nanny’s Mountain for the
purpose of destroying the iron works (which it afterwards did accomplish) that several of these little
cannon were mounted upon a high hill north of Allison Creek and a show of resistance made, but at
the first discharge one of the cannon burst and the remainder were hastily rolled down the hill and
thrown into the mill pond. One of these cannon was afterwards found and brought to Yorkville, and
for a number of years lay behind the counter in Dr. Kuykendal’s drug store. Huck’s party, as stated,
eventually destroyed the iron works, and they were never rebuilt.--It is told as tradition that a good
old Scot Presbyterian elder in praying for the success of the American armies, asked, among other
things, “Dear Lord, whatever else may happen, not let the British destroy Billy Hill’s iron works.”
Nanny’s Mountain is named for Colonel Hill’s wife, Nancy Hill. Hill’s Manuscript is regarded as a very
accurate account of those skirmishes and battles of the war in which he participated.
The first regiment of patriots organized in York County (then commonly called the New
Acquisition) had for its Colonel, Thomas Neel, and for its Lieutenant-Colonel, Ezekiel Polk; and for
its Major, Joseph Robinson. These are the only officers in the war. Thomas Neel also is mentioned
as being in a body of rangers later organized.
While there were only two battles of any importance fought in York County (King’s Mountain and
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HISTORY OF YORK - continued from page 2
Huck’s Defeat), this territory was constantly traversed by the
British and Americans. King’s Mountain and Huck’s Defeat are
fully described in the various histories. It is only in recent years,
however, that the true importance of these victories has been
recognized by the historians. The incidents of these two battles
are familiar to every student of history, and need no re-instatement
here.
Bullocks Creek seems to have been even before the War, an
important meeting place for both Whigs and Tories. Here it was
that Lacy, Hill, and Bratton met to plan for resistance to the British;
and here it was that Cornwallis is said to have encamped while on
his way to the assistance of Tarlelton, and, while there encamped,
heard the news of the disastrous defeat at Cowpens.
It may interest some to know that Bullocks Creeks Church
was originally called “Dan”, and the same people who established
this church pushed further up on Bullocks Creek and established
Beersheba. So these two churches were formerly known as “Dan”
and “Beersheba.”
I have often been told that the road turning off from the
Pinchkney Road at the plantation of Mr. R. M. Carroll, about ten
miles south of Yorkville, was laid out and constructed by the British
engineers for the use of the British troops on their way from
Blackstock and Winnsboro to Broad River and across into
Spartanburg and Union counties. I am also told that there was
once a large British camp composed of a number of Cornwallis’
troops at a point on the Lincoln Road, near where Mr. Bruce
Youngblood now lives. What is now known as the Limestone Road
crosses the Lincoln Road at this point. This Limestone Road,
allowing for the inaccuracies of the early maps, was evidently
adopted, in part at least, from the old Indian Trail leading from the
Cherokee to the Catawba Nation. This trail, as I am also told, has
been used as a rod, and is still being so used at many points and
some of the older settlers around Leslie station in this county still
speak of it as the Indian trail.
York County had its share of Tories, who formed themselves
into bands in order that they might more safely plunder and harass
the Whigs. One of those bands was located on Fishing Creek, and
another near King’s Mountain Battle Ground. They cared little for
the British cause, but were intent upon plunder. Chester, Fairfield
and Union also had their bands of Tories. Dr. Lathan states in his
“South Carolina in the Revolution” that some time in September,
1780, a party of these Tories was passing through York County,
and stopped at the house of a man named Stallion (Some author-
ities give it as Stallings.) This man lived on the plantation bridge
on the road leading from Wheeler’s saw mill to J. T. Lowry’s planta-
tion. The Stallions were Tories. The Stallion that lived on the Steele
place, married a sister of Colonel Love, the great-great-grandfa-
ther of Dr. William Love, formerly of McConnellsville. Colonel Love
and his sister, Mrs. Stallion, were true Whigs. By some means
Colonel Brandon of North Carolina and Colonel Love, who lived
within a short distance of the Devinney place, learned that a band
of Tories was at Stallion’s. Brandon and Love gathered up a few
men, surrounded the house of Stallion, and fired upon it, but with-
out killing anyone. Mrs. Stallion, fearing that the Tories would be
taken and perhaps all shot, her husband included, partially
opened the door for the purpose of surrendering to the Whigs and
begging her brother, Colonel Love, to spare the life of her hus-
band. Mrs. Stallion is said to have had on a man’s hat, and just as
soon as her head was seen, a ball pierced it, and she fell dead. It
was generally thought that Colonel Love fired the shot that killed
his sister, Mrs. Stallion. Stallion is said to have leaped into the
yard, and frantically cried to Colonel Love, “You have killed my
wife--you have killed your sister.” So filled with anguish were the
hearts of the Whigs at this terrible tragedy that they retired without
further molesting the Tories.
At the house of the other Stallion, a party of Tories was
attacked by the notorious Jack McCain and two others were
killed.
After the battle of King’s Mountain, Tarleton and his men
passed through the upper edge of York County searching for such
of the heroes of King’s Mountain as might have remained in this
section. They visited the house of Colonel Watson near Rocky
Allison Creek, killed all his geese, and carried off the salt that was
stored there. One of Tarleton’s men scratched his name on one of
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the stones of the chimney of Colonel Watson’s house, and said that after the war was over and the
Whigs were conquered he was coming back to live in this house. He never came.
Some historians say that after the Battle of King’s Mountain, Lacey retired with his men “to the
high hills of Bullocks Creek” to await the arrival of Tarleton. Dr. Lathan fixes this spot just north of
Scott’s mill (about five miles west of Yorkville on the Sharon road.) I have been told that several
British soldiers were buried in front of where W. L. Hill’s store now stands in Sharon. No one can give
me any particulars. It might not be unreasonable to assume that what was meant by the “high hills
of Bullocks Creek” was the high ridge on which Sharon is built, and the British officers referred to
and said to have been buried in front of Hill’s Store were prisoners.
The county is full of local tradition of historical interest. Like all tradition, of course, there are
many inaccuracies, but perhaps there is a kernal of truth in it all that may be worth preserving.
The first authentic reference that I have been able to find regarding the town of Yorkville is con-
tained in a deed from William and John Fergus to William Hill, Jr. This deed is dated the 21st day of
October, 1793, and reads as follows:
“In consideration of the sum of One Hundred Pounds to them, the said William and John Fergus,
in hand paid by the said William Hill, Jr., Two Hundred Acres of land in York County, South Carolina,
including “York Ville”, being a part of a tract of land granted by patent to John Miller from His
Majesty’s offices in North Carolina, and being dated the 25th day of April, 1767 and from him con-
veyed to William and John Fergus.” I have examined the records in Lincolnton, N.C. at Columbia,
S.C., and have had them at Raleigh and Wilmington, and I have never been able to find the original
grant or letters patent. The following description of this tract might enable someone to locate it:
“Beginning at a hickory tree near the road from Yorkville to Caleb Powers’ plantation, and running
north 70 W. 240 poles to a post oak at Alex Ramsey’s near John Caraghan’s; thence N. 40 E. 270
poles to a point on the east of the wagon road from said Court House to Matthew Dickson’s; thence
S. 58 E. 46 poles to a black-jack on one side of the glade; thence S. 40 E. 270 Poles to the beginning,
including “Yorkville.” While this deed was dated 1793, William Hill had evidently obtained possession
of the “village of York Ville” at an earlier date, as will be shown later.
Some of the older citizens tell me that where Yorkville now stands, at the intersection of Liberty
and Congress Streets, was known as “Fergus Cross Roads.” Another tradition says that Fergus
Cross Roads was near the residence of Mr. Joseph Dickson at the extreme north end of the town,
and that a tavern stood just across the road from where Mr. Dickson’s house now is where “molasses
and rum was sold.” Dr. Morris Moore, in his “Reminiscences of York,” says that the first house in
Yorkville was built on the spot where the Presbyterian Church now stands, and was residence as
being on the Nichols lot, and states that it was built by “Gentleman Aloc Love,” Dr. Moore states
further that the third domicile was a large two-story log building erected by David McCall, and by him
was conducted the first “house of entertainment,” but that in a few years David McCall sold out to his
brother, John McCall, and that for many years thereafter, John McCall conducted the only inn or
tavern in the village.
Maps of James Cook and Henry Mouzon, made in 1771 and 1775 respectively, show that just
before the formation of York County, and while this district was still a part of Camden District, certain
wagon roads, one leading southward from King’s Mountain and another running westward to what
was called Pinckney’s Ferry on Broad River, intersected and at the intersection of these two roads,
branched out in the direction of “Charlottesburg,” crossing the Catawba River at, or near, the present
Wright’s Ferry and the intersection of these roads was known as “Fergus Cross Roads.”
York District was cut off of Camden District in 1785 and a commission appointed to select a site
and build a Court House at some suitable point in the county. About 1786 the town of Yorkville was
laid out and founded at the intersection of these roads. I have never been able to find these maps of
Cook and Mouxon, but I get this information from an old paper prepared by Colonel W. C. Beatty in
1839. This section being settled by emigrants from Pennsylvania and Virginia, it is easily seen where
the county gets its name of York,--just as our adjoining counties got theirs of Lancaster and Chester.
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The town was first known as Yorkville. It seems to me that now girls’ school. Judge Smith must have attained some importance in the state, for he is spoken of as
would be a very good time to drop the “ville”, just as Chester, the “noted opponent of Calhoun.” He was once either elected or appointed to the United States
Union, and Sumter have their “Ville,” and Charlotte its “burg.” Senate, and was afterwards defeated. He became so embittered over the defeat that he moved to
The first deed that I find on record is from William Hill to John Alabama where he died.
Gee, and is described as follows: “A certain lot of ground No. 17 The lot where the Presbyterian Church now stands was first owned by John McCaw, and the lot
in the town called “Yorkville” and adjoining Mr. Bailey’s on N. W. just west of it (the Rawls property) was owned by Johnathan Beatty. The Rawls house, spoken of as
side of Congress Street, 66 ft. in front and 330 ft. in depth.” This “the little red house,” was always believed to be haunted, and many interesting tales are told in
deed is dated in 1788, and the price paid for the lot was Eight conncection with the strange noises and “spooks” in this house.
Spanish Milled Dollars. Perhaps one of the most important spots in the early history of the town was the head of the
The next deed is from William Hill, who styles himself “Iron hollow near where Mr. Schorb’s studio stands. Here was the public springs, and I am told that all of
master,” to Elijah Bailey, “planter.” This lot is of the same dimen- the early settlers did their washing and obtained their water here before the ora of wells.
sions and is known in the plat of the said town as Lot No. 16, Most tradition is to the effect that Robert Hayne owned the town of Yorkville. This is an error.
adjoining to and South of the Court House lot. This deed is dated William Hill first owned it, and Hayne sold many lots for him under the power of attorneyship. Hayne
one year earlier (1787) though not recorded until later. The price did afterwards buy a half interest in the unsold lots. It seems that the first settlers made a distinction
paid for this lot was “Two Pounds, lawful money.” I have what is between the “village of York Ville,” and the “town of York Ville”, for I find deeds reading, “a certain lot
said to be the original map of the town, and from this map, as well of land adjoining the “village of York Ville” beginning at a stake on the west side of Congress Street
as the description, it is fixed as being that lot at present owned by 4 chains and 50 links S 25 E. from the S. W. side of Jefferson and Congress Streets, and running S.
Mr. Harry I. McCaw. As a matter of curiosity, I traced the title, and 25 E. 9 links chains and 20 links to a stake on the dividing between the town land and Ramsey’s.”
found that Elijah Bailey conveyed to Robert McCaw, and from that From this and other similar deeds, I infer that the “village of York Ville” included the two blocks from
time to the present it has continuously been the property of the mr. J. W. Dobson’s to Mr. J. C. Wilborn’s; while the “town” land was triangular in form, extending from
McCaw family. about Wright Avenue south to Mr. M. C. Willis’ north line.
All the lots in the village of Yorkville were originally laid off with
a frontage of 66 feet, and a depth of 330 feet, with the exception
of the eight lots lying on Liberty and Congress Streets,--two lots
on each side of the said streets at their intersection. These lots are
each ten poles in length and eight poles in depth. The lot where
the Court House now stands was designated as the Court House
lot. Directly across the street was the “goal lot.” Where the
Witherspoon building stands was known as the “market lot,” and
the Nichols building was the “church lot.” The lot now 35 and 36,
and was sold to Robert Glendennin in 1813. The Witherspoon lot
on the corner of Congress and Liberty Streets was first conveyed
to John Brown for the consideration of $1. This was in 1801. When
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Situated at 212 South Main St. in Clover, phone 803-222-5045, this fine shop is proud to
street, William Hackett, E. A. Crenshaw, Thomas McNeel, and
display such sought-after pieces as original porcelains, fine crystal, furniture, collectibles and
Thomas Williams. While, on the other side of Congress Street in
many other unusual and valuable items. There’s practically no end to the fine merchandise you will
the same block and beginning at Jefferson Street, we find that
find at this splendid antique dealer.
after the three Clendennin lots, now owned by Dr. Bratton, that
They buy, sell and trade antiques.
George Galhraith, and John Feemster, and Peter Quinn owned
For quality merchandise and reasonable prices, contact HIGH COTTON ANTIQUES.
lots up to the old jail. This block was settled earlier than any other
The writers of this 2009 Historical Review are pleased to be able to list this outstanding antique
portion of the town. Beginning at Madison Street on the east side
shop among the area's leading businesses.
and coming south, we find that Lot No. 41 is the first lot, and it was
Barbara, Lee and Harry thank their customers for past business and support, and invite you
sold to Aaron Williams. The next lot to A. A. McWhorter, No. 39 to
to stop by soon!
the same party. The next lot was sold to Judge Smith; and the next
three to Johnathan Beatty; the next to John Eggleston. On the
west side of Congress Street, beginning with Madison Street and
coming south, we find that Samuel Wright owned practically all of
the property until you got back to about where Mr. Stroup’s store UR
now stands. Then came A. Quay with two lots, and next B. VISIT O DEN
G A R
Chambers. in all the deeds to Samuel Wright they are written to LAWN & MENT
T
“Samuel Wright, shoe-maker.” I am told that this old man came DEPAR
here, as did many others, with a pack on his back, but soon
acquired quite a considerable amount of property.
The Latta building, where the residence stands, was first
owned by John McCall, but afterwards sold to James Latta. Lot
One of the best stores in town to shop for quality and value is WALMART SUPERCENTER,
No. 4 which adjoins it on the north was sold to James Latta in
located at 970 East Liberty St. in York, phone 803-684-5486. They’re the Family Store. They carry a
1805, and is spoken of as being the lot “where the said James
full line of clothing and shoes for each member of the family, as well as school supplies, furniture, house-
Latta keeps his store.” When Mr. Latta first came here, he would
wares, sundries, hardware, toys, jewelry, sporting goods, all those pesonal items for your car, a full line
bring his goods every court week, and display them in the inn or
grocery department, electronics, bakery, deli, meat department, fresh produce, pharmacy, vision center,
tavern. From this beginning resulted his large store in Yorkville,
1 hour photo, a beauty salon, tire and lube express and much, much more.
with branches in Camden, Chester, Columbia, and elsewhere.
WALMART SUPERCENTER believes that the one most important thing is customer satisfaction,
Coming south of Jefferson St. on the West Side, all that prop-
and the friendly, courteous personnel strive to assist you in every way. People prefer to do business with
erty now owned by F. E. Smith, Mrs. Parish, and Dr. White, down
them because they furnish quality products at prices they can afford.
as far as the property of M. C. Willis, was originally owned by
We, the editors of this 2009 Historical Review, are pleased to be able to list WALMART
Judge Smith, a very learned, irrascible, cranky old man. He built
SUPERCENTER among the area's leading businesses.
the large white house that was afterwards destroyed by fire while
The management, staff and all of our associates of WALMART SUPERCENTER thank their
occupied by Major Hart. This building was at one time used as a
customers for business and support, and invite the entire area in to see the difference between a
continued above department store and a SUPERCENTER!
PAGE 6 YORK COUNTY AREA
TOWNS OF
YORK COUNTY
ROCK HILL
Nestled in the gentle rolling foothills of Piedmont South Carolina, Rock Hill is the
largest city in York County. Rock Hill is known for its gardens and manicured land-
scapes, particularly Glencairn Garden, Cherry Park, and the historic Winthrop
University campus. Cultural attractions in Rock Hill include “The GateWay,” a civic
monument featuring “Civitas,” four heroic sculptures created by New York artist
Audry Flack; and Mighty Casey, created by Colorado sculptor Mark Lundeen. Rock
Hill’s friendly hospitality offers abundant year round cultural, recreational, and lei-
sure time opportunities, as well as easy access to other regional tourist spots such
as Historic Brattonsville, Carowinds, Museum of York County, Lake Wylie, and
much more. Located on I-77, Rock Hill proves a safe, hometown atmosphere with
easy access to big-city benefits. Population is 43,810.
YORK
York, the county seat, is located in the heart of South Carolina’s northern piedmont.
The “White Rose City’ is a showcase for many carefully preserved homes and
structures including the McCelvey Center. The Department of the Interior granted
York one of the largest Historic Districts in the United States. The quaint restored
downtown area offers the shopper a variety of antique and specialty shops. An 18
acre Community Park Complex with softball fields, walking trails and picnic area
are available for leisure time activities. Population is 9,900.
FORT MILL
Located in eastern York County, Fort Mill is the home of Springs Industries, one of
the nation’s largest textile manufacturing companies. The small town ambience has
been preserved through the spirit of friendliness and hospitality. The last meeting
of the full Confederate Cabinet was held at the White Homestead in Fort Mill.
Population is 4,930.
CLOVER
Located in the northwest corner of York County, Clover is rich in Indian heritage and
Colonial history. A well established business, manufacturing and educational cli-
mate make Clover an exceptional place to live. Clover’s population is 5,170.
TEGA CAY
Tega Cay is a safe, friendly, recreational community, situated on a 1,600 acre pen-
insula embraced by 16 miles of Lake Wylie’s shoreline. It is located about half way
between Charlotte and Rock Hill and just a few miles off I-77. As a residential com-
munity, it is preeminent in year-round recreational and social opportunities. Tega
Cay Country Club offers 18 holes of championship golf, swimming pools, eight
lighted tennis courts and two full service marinas. A population of 3,200 genuinely
enjoy the good life.
HICKORY GROVE
A rural community in western York County, Hickory Grove is the former crossroads
for the Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroads. Although the railroads are no
longer there, the friendly, caring community they brought still remain. Population is
380.
SMYRNA
This one square mile of Western York County has the distinction of being the small-
est town in the county. At the local general store, you can pick up all the latest news
along with anything from canned goods to bricks. Residents boast that ‘life is good’
in Smyrna. Population is 60.
McCONNELLS
McConnells is a country community spread out over two square miles of pasture
land where old homeplaces and groves of trees dot the beautiful landscape.
Population is 240.
SHARON
This rural town, named after the local Sharon ARP Church, rests at the crossroads
of Hwy. 211 and Hwy. 49. There are quaint shops and restaurants for visitors to
enjoy, but never a traffic jam. Population is 380.
LAKE WYLIE
A beautiful lakeside community on the North Carolina border, Lake Wylie offers
visitors a variety of activities including fishing and boating and fine restaurants. A
small conference center overlooking the lake is available for small conventions,
meetings and social occasions.
ROCK HILL
Rock Hill received its name from a small, flinty hill encountered when the
Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta Railroad was being built through this section in
1852 and was officially recognized by the establishment of a U.S. Post Office on
April 17 of that year. By 1854, business establishments began to appear around
the depot. During the War between the States, this was a transfer point for troops
and supplies. The period after the war was a difficult one, but gradually there was
a growth of population and an increase in business through the shipment of local
products, particularly cotton. The village was incorporated in 1870, as a town, and
in 1892, as a city.
The 100th anniversary of the founding of Rock Hill was marked in May, 1952,
with a week-long centennial celebration. As an outgrowth of this celebration, many
historical facts were uncovered, which were also consolidated into an official his-
tory of Rock Hill, published in book form in 1953.
The first cotton mill was established in 1880. Over the years, other plants have
been built and at present there are many plants in the Rock Hill area producing a
wide variety of goods.
The selection of Rock Hill as the location of Winthrop College in 1895 was an
incentive for the growth and progress of the city.
From the beginning, the growth of the city has been steady, with no periods of
depression and with no strictly boom periods. Few cities have a stronger citizen-
ship.
York County
The Catawba Indians were the first known inhabitants of this area. In 1735
the Crown began a boundary survey of the Carolinas. In the 1750's the first white
settlers came into the region. They were Scotch-lrish families from Pennsylvania
traveling along the Blue Ridge Mountains. They brought with them the names and
customs of their mother countries and the Pennsylvania counties of York, Chester
and Lancaster, where they had lived for a short while.
During the Revolution, the area now known as York County was the only part
of South Carolina that refused to surrender to the British. Eventually, two battles
were fought in York County.
At Williamson's Plantation near Brattonsville on July 12, 1780, forces under
Col. J. Rutus Bratton defeated the infamous Capt. Christian Huck's Tories. A few
weeks later on Oct. 7, 1780, Col. Patrick Ferguson's forces were soundly thrashed
by bands of backwoodsmen from the Carolinas, Tennessee and Virginia at the
Battle of Kings Mountain. This battle is generally considered by historians to have
been the turning point of the war. Now a National Military Park, the battleground is
located in northwestern York County.
The town of Yorkville was established as a county seat in 1785. The commer-
cial district grew and prospered along two roads known as Fergus' Crossroads. By
1823, Robert Mills in his “Atlas of South Carolina” noted that Yorkville was growing
and showing signs of being a future seat of education and culture. By 1850,
Yorkville was incorporated and had entered its ‘Golden Decade.’ With the coming
of the railroad, Yorkville became the center of a plantation aristocracy. Fine town
houses, public buildings and educational institutions were built. The Kings Mountain
Military Academy and the Yorkville Female Seminary were considered to be two of
the finest educational establishments in the state of South Carolina.
Economic stagnation followed the War Between the States, and it was not until
the early 1890's did Yorkville regain some measure of its former economic stability
with the establishment of the first cotton mills in the area. With the turn of the 20th
Century, textiles became a way of life for a York populace enriched by over a cen-
tury of social, political and economic evolution.
York's awareness of its rich architectural heritage has been demonstrated
throughout the 20th Century. Historic home tours, scores of articles in newspapers
and magazines; and the formation of the Yorkville Historical Society provide an
impetus by which York's living history continues to thrive.
As part of the Bicentennial the inner city of York was nominated as an Historical
District to the National Register. After three years of lengthy research, the
Department of the Interior designated York one of the largest historic districts in the
United States.

Fort Mill
HISTORIC FORT MILL VICTORIAN HOME
History
Fort Mill takes its name from a colonial-era fort built by the British and a grist
mill on nearby Steele Creek. The area has a rich history. The Catawba Indians
made their home here for many years. Scotch-Irish settlers began arriving in the
1750s and 1760s and a small settlement soon developed. Fort Mill grew rapidly in
the late 1800s as textile mills were established. Highlights in Fort Mill's history
include:
- Jefferson Davis and the Confederate Cabinet passed through the area in their
flight from Richmond in 1865. The last meeting of the full Confederate Cabinet was
held at the White Homestead in Fort Mill.
- Fort Mill was the home of Elliott White Springs, World War I flying ace, author,
industrialist, and member of the SC Hall of Fame.
First Settlers
In the mid-1700s, Thomas Spratt and his wife Elizabeth were traveling through
upper South Carolina in their wagon. They spent a night among the friendly
Catawba Indians and were invited to stay and live in the area on a large tract of
land given to them. They became the first white settlers in the Fort Mill area and
their descendants still live here. This same spirit of friendliness and hospitality still
exists today in Fort Mill. We invite you to visit our area and sample the good life
along the Catawba River in Fort Mill.
Attractions
Fort Mill offers a small town atmosphere with the resources of a metropolitan
area. Opportunities for recreation are almost unlimited. Within a short drive you will
find:
Carowinds A premier entertainment attraction, Carowinds is a 77-acre all day fam-
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ily theme park featuring nine theme areas, a large number of rides, Broadway style
shows, special areas for children, and shopping and dining. Located seven miles
from Fort Mill, Carowinds provides summer employment and hospitality training for
over 1,200 high school and college youth.
Outlet Market Place Right next door to Carowinds, it provides exciting shopping
at factory stores.
New Heritage USA A family oriented resort, television production and conference
center.
Kings Mountain National Military Park This historic national park was the site of
the American Revolution in the South, where backwoodsmen defeated a large
British force. A state park at Kings Mountain has recreational facilities and a work-
ing frontier homestead.
Brattonsville is a restored village which was the site of an earlier victory over the
British.
Andrew Jackson State Park and Landsford Canal State Park are nearby his-
torical sites.
The Museum of York County contains the largest collection of mounted African
wildlife in the world, along with natural history, art, and science exhibits and a plan-
etarium.
Lake Wylie offers fishing, skiing, sailing, swimming, and other water sports along
325 miles of shore line.
Confederate Park in downtown Fort Mill features a bandstand, a landscaped area,
and monuments to the Catawba Indian, loyal slaves, Confederate women, and
Confederate soldiers.
Downtown Fort Mill Quaint shops line Main Street, while Charlotte offers the
shopping opportunities of a major metro area only minutes away on I-77.
The Leroy Springs Recreation Complex in Fort Mill provides well-rounded rec-
reation facilities. Many fine golf courses are located in the area for the enthusiast,
one of which is in Fort Mill's city limits.
Carolina beaches (4 hours) and mountains (2 hours) are easily accessible to Fort
Mill.
Fort Mill's annual festival,-Fest-i-fun, is held the first weekend in May to cele-
brate the arrival of Spring. The Springmaid Road Race, held each December under
the sponsorship of Springs Industries and Leroy Springs and Company, attracts
over 1,000 runners to the half-marathon and the 10-K races.
The Fort Mill Field Trial Club and Leroy Springs and Company hold a field trial
each spring and fall, hosting the finest bird dogs in the Southeast.
Professional baseball The Charlotte Knights' field is only minutes from downtown
Fort Mill in Fort Mill Township.
The Charlotte Hornets professional basketball in the Charlotte Coliseum is 20
minutes away.
Winthrop College Coliseum, featuring college sports and other attractions, is 4
miles from Fort Mill. Winthrop also offers a host of cultural events, such as music
recitals and plays, many of which are free.
BBBB BRATTONSVILLE
Brattonsville, located on the road from York to Chester, represents the evolu-
tion of a family, a cultural system, and various styles of American architecture.
The oldest building, a log cabin known as the Revolutionary House, was built
prior to 1780 by Colonel William Bratton. The Homestead (1823-28), built by
Colonel Bratton’s son, Dr. John S. Bratton, represents the Federalist architecture.
The building which was designed as a girl’s school and a general store is known
as the Bricks (1843), and it is typical of the Greek Revival style.
The houses are furnished in period furniture to show how an upper South
Carolina family lived during pioneer and antebellum periods. Some unusual fea-
tures of the Brattonsville area are the detached dining room the brick slave house,
and the doctor’s office.
Historically, Brattonsville is significant to the American Revolutionary period.
On July 12, 1780, about one-quarter mile behind Colonel Bratton’s house, the
Patriots, led by Colonel Bratton, defeated a band of Tories who were led by Captain
Christian Huck.
This victory is important because it was the first defeat of the British since the
fall of Charles Town in the preceding May.
HISTORIC BRATTONSVILLE
ROUTE 1 McCONNELLS, SC 29726
(803) 684-2327
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Cowpens
National Battlefield

The Gaffney Peachoid Cowpens National Battlefield was the site of one of the most famous battles in
American History. It was on the afternoon of January 16, 1781 that General Daniel
The Peachoid looks like the world's biggest peach, but, in fact, it serves a very Morgan and his tough Continentals and backwoods militia marched onto this fron-
useful purpose. It was built in 1980-81 by the Gaffney Board of Public Works to tier pasturing ground of gently rolling terrain and open woods. The following morn-
hold one million gallons of water. This elevated storage tank will increase the water ing a complete American victory was secured in less than an hour, while the British
system's elevated storage capacity to 2.4 million gallons and will improve fire pro- losses were a staggering 80 percent killed, wounded or captured. Today a part of
tection capabilities with better flow and pressure, and better serve prospective the National Park System that preserves natural and historic landmarks across
industries interested in iocating in the North and Northwest sections of Gaffney. America. Cowpens National Battlefield offers a visitor center, automobile trail, walk-
In addition to these practical functions, the Peachoid has really put Gaffney on ing trail and picnic area.
the map. Speculation in town has it that when someone asks where Atlanta is, they
will be told that it's 190 miles south of the Big Peach. Although this may be a slight
exaggeration, the Peachoid does get noticed. Most of the drivers passing the tank
on Interstate 85 slow down to take a better look and many even pull off the highway
to marvel at it or take pictures. One frequently sees children hurling themselves
across the back seats of station wagons to press their noses against the window
and gaze upward in wonder at that huge peach in the sky. Whatever possessed
these people to build that thing? Whose idea was it, anyway?
The project began one night in 1978 while the staff was working late. A water
study pointed out that the town needed a new elevated water storage tank and the
staff was speculating about whether they could get federal funds to build it. In a
half jesting moment, Dick Crater, Board Manager, said, “Let's build it in the shape
of a peach." Slowly the idea grew and captured the imagination of the Board mem-
bers and townspeople. Jack Millwood, Chairman of the Board of Public Works, and tom's lift truck
the other Board members surveyed as many people as they could and got a favor-
able response, while the staff checked with their engineers, Harwood Beebe of
Spartanburg, to see if it was a feasible project. &
Soon the project started coming together. The citizens of Gaffney thought it
was a great idea; federal funds were applied for through the Appalachian Regional
Commission and the South Carolina Appalachian Council of Governments; sev- motorcycle service
eral tank manufacturers were interested in building it and bids were received. The LocaLLy owned & operated by tom dooLey
Chicago Bridge and Iron Company won the bid and began work on the project.
It took five months to design and mold the steel for the project. A foundation
containing 10 million pounds of concrete had to be poured. One and one-half miles 864-489-1767 or ceLL: 864-491-3093
of welds had to be made. In fact, the welding job was so large that welding rods
were delivered to the site by the ton. The peach shape presented some special 5920 Union Hwy. gaffney
problems. A stem 12 feet long and 18 inches in diameter was added to the top. A
huge leaf, 60 feet long, 16 feet wide, and weighing 7 tons was applied to one side.
And, a huge cleft along the entire height of the “peach" was created through using
"falsework" or steel paneling welded to the sphere. A nipple was added to the bot-
tom to complete the transformation from plain round water tank to giant
Peachoid.
Peter Freudenburg, an artist specializing in super-graphics and murals, was
hired to paint the tank in colors matching the types of peaches grown in Cherokee
County. Hours were spent selecting real peaches to use as a model. Fifty gallons
of paint, combined to make more than 20 colors, were used in the final product.
And, in June 1981, the transformation was complete. The plain, functional water
tank was changed into a landmark.
In addition to being a vivid indication of jus twhere Gaffney, South Carolina is
located, the Peachoid also marks the beginning of the Cherokee Foothills Scenic
Highway - S.C. 11. This highway, which meanders through the foothills of the
Piedmont, roughly parallels Interstate 85 and runs from Cherokee County to
Oconee County, where it rejoins I-85 at the Georgia border.
The Peachoid also serves one final purpose. It helps to set the record straight
about which state is the biggest peach producer in the South. Contrary to popular
belief, it is not Georgia. It is South Carolina. Now, maybe people will find that fact
easier to remember.
 CHEROKEE COUNTY AREA PAGE 9

MICHAEL GAFFNEY During the war for southern independence, Governor Pickens
was in charge of military operations at Charleston, with
headquarters in the Charleston Hotel.
On December 1,1800 a man named Michael Gaffney arrived in the up-country. It was then when
the first store was established in this section, and owned by Michael Gaffney and his co-partner
McCarton. It was located at first, a few miles west of the point where Gaffney City now stands, not
far from Thickety Creek Mr. McCarton came ahead of Mr.Gaffney and established the store.
Mr.Gaffney seems to have been the leading man of the business. He arrived in Charleston from
New York, Feb.3,1800. He spent the summer there, where he had a severe attack of fever. By this
time, Mr. Gaffney says in his journal, “I was beginning to get pretty tired of Charleston. It made me
think of going to my partner, a Mr. McCarton, who lived about 250 miles up the country north-west
of Charleston.” He left Charleston on Dec. 11,1800 and arrived at his new home in 6 days, which
was on Dec. 17,1800.
The coming of this remarkable man into this locality, was an important event in the history of this
section of the country. The store was soon moved from its first location to the place long known as
Gaffney's Cross Roads, On July 21,1803, some months after he established his store at Cross Charleston Hotel, 1839, the “grandest hotel ever built in
Roads, he married Mary Smith who resided near Smith’s Ford. Sometime in 1804 Michael moved Charleston.” Photo Courtesy of: Allen Stokes, Caroliniana
his family to a newly constructed house near his store. For a number of years thereafter the place Library. It was here on December 26, 1860 that A.H. Colt
was known as Gaffney’s Cross Roads. Although there were no other buildings at the site except his negotiated with Governor Pickens the contract for Colonel
barn, his home, and the store, which also served as a tavern and lodging house for travelers, it’s Samuel Colt’s weapons. On January 5, 1861 Governor
name was changed to Gaffney’s Old Field, and still later it was called Gaffney’s. The site was later Pickens hears that the Star of the West, with 250 troops on
incorporated as The Town of Gaffney City. board is leaving New York enroute to Charleston. This action
In his journal, Michael Gaffney records the following remarks about this settlement: “I expected prompted Governor Pickens to direct his ordinance colonel
to see a fine country, but was surprised to find it poor, sandy, rocky and hilly. The people are poor. to order 25 Colt navy pistols.
Their dress generally is a hunting shirt and trousers of coarse cotton yarn. Every farmer or planter
is his own shoemaker, tanner, tailor, carpenter, brassier, and in fact, everything else. Everything
comes by the farmer or his family. It is the business of the wife and daughter to pick cotton and have
it brought home, pick from it the seed, spin it, weave it, and make it ready for your back. Some of the
girls make very handsome cloth.”He further says, “Here the women must do everything from cooking
to plowing, and after that they have no more life than Indian squaws. They hardly ever sit down to
the table with their husbands, but wait on them like menial servants.”
Allowances must be made for this description given by one fresh from the old country and used
to city life, as was the case with Michael Gaffney, the pioneer merchant of our section. The lot of our
mothers in colonial times was indeed a hard one as compared with that of women in the mother
countries, of that date, or with the women of our time. But our mothers were brave and industrious
and acted their part in life voluntarily and with fortitude.
money matters
Robert Michael Gaffney also known as Captain Michael Gaffney and Mary had nine children;
Nancy, Lucinda, Melinda Riley, James Madison Smith, Henry Green, Cornelius John, Gistavus
pawn shop
Joseph, William Godolphen and Thomas Westhaven. Locally Owned & Operated By Chris Spencer
Monday - Friday – 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
You know...sometimes you just need a few dollars to get you
through until the next payday. Help is nearby when you stop in at
MONEY MATTERS PAWN SHOP in Gaffney at 521 West
Frederick St., phone 864-902-0202. They loan money on any-
thing of value...and they'll probably loan you more!
When you need a quick $20 or so, take that old shotgun, rifle
or whathaveyou to this reliable pawnbroker and they'll see that
you get the money you need. They specialize in short term loans
for good, honest people just like you!
MONEY MATTERS PAWN SHOP also serves as a retail
outlet for all types of merchandise. So, whether you need some
cash or want to save money on good, used merchandise, stop in
at this well-managed shop. The authors of this 2009 Historical
Review are pleased to be able to list this outstanding firm among
the area's leading businesses.

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GAFFNEY, SC 29340
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Notable People published by Bethany House Publishers.

Actors and Journalists
Frank Blair (1916-1995), anchor of NBC's Today Show from 1953 to 1975. Formerly

From Greenville worked at WFBC-TV (now WYFF) in Greenville.

Notable figures who were born in, lived in,
or are otherwise associated with Greenville.
Scientists
Wayne Oates (1917-1999), psychologist who shaped pastoral counseling and
coined the word 'workaholic.'
Charles H. Townes (1915-), Nobel Prize-winning physicist; invented the laser.
John B. Watson, influential psychologist, established the psychological school of
behaviorism.
Athletes
Kevin Garnett, professional basketball player from Mauldin, SC.
Lucas Glover, professional golfer.
Andre Goodman, Professional football player for the Miami Dolphins.
Jay Haas and Bill Haas, professional golfers.
George Hincapie, professional cyclist, Paris-Roubaix runner up.
"Shoeless Joe" Jackson (1889-1951), Major League baseball player with the third-
highest career batting average in history.
David Jones, Professional Football player, Cincinnati Bengals.
Tommy Jones, professional bowler.
Gary Player, golf legend who recently moved his company's headquarters to
Greenville.
Charles Warren, professional golfer.
Travelle Wharton, Professional Football Player, Carolina Panthers.
Musicians
Peg Leg Bates, from the little town of Fountain Inn, South Carolina in southern
Greenville County.
Browning Bryant, singer-songwriter.
Peabo Bryson, singer.
Mike Carroll, vocalist/guitarist for popular "shoegaze/emo" group Autumns Jones.
Jon Crocker, singer-songwriter.
Jesse "The Devil" Hughes, vocalist/guitarist for the Eagles of Death Metal.
Dan Forrest, composer, teacher, and winner of numerous composition prizes,
including the John Ness Beck Award for his music.
Hovie Lister, pianist/vocalist for the Statesman Quartet.
Keith Lockhart, noted performer and conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra.
Edwin McCain, pop/rock singer-songwriter.
Emile Pandolfi, pianist.
Joan Pinkston, composer of hymn tunes and traditional Christian sacred music.
Karl Sanders vocalist/guitarist for the Egyptian-themed death metal band Nile.
Chris Sligh, American Idol Season 6 contestant.
Aaron Tippin, country music star.
Josh White (c.1915-1969), folk, blues, and gospel singer and guitarist.
Politicians and Clergy
Jim DeMint (born 1951), U.S. Senator from South Carolina
Jesse Jackson (born 1941), two-time presidential candidate, civil rights activist,
and Baptist minister
Robert Reynolds "Bob" Jones, Sr. (1883-1968), evangelist, founder of Bob Jones
University
William H. Perry (1839-1902), United States Representative from South Carolina
John Piper (1946-), theologian, minister and author, spent most of his youth in
Greenville.
Harry A. Slattery (1887–1949), American lawyer and statesman, US Under
Secretary of the Interior from 1938-39 and gave his name to the Slattery Report
Tim Brosnan, Actor, playwright, composer
William M. Campbell, named president of Discovery Networks U.S. in May 2002.
Tyler Florence, Food Network Chef, cookbook author.
Bo Hopkins, actor.
Orlando Jones, actor.
Anne Pressly, Former journalist for Little Rock, Arkansas KATV, before she was
brutally beaten. She later died from her injuries.
Jane Robelot, Anchored CBS This Morning from August 1996 until June 1999.
Joanne Woodward, Academy Award-winning actress and wife of Paul Newman.
Artists
Keelan Parham, cartoonist,author
Military Figures
Rudolf Anderson, became the only combat casualty in the Cuban Missile Crisis
when his U-2 spy plane was shot down.
Richard Pearis, early settler and Loyalist militia officer during the American
Revolution.
John M. McConnell, former director of the NSA, retired Vice Admiral of the Navy.
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Greenville
Greenville is the county seat of Greenville County, South Carolina, United
States, in the state's upstate region.
Greenville is in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains; therefore, the city
and county contain many hills and knolls. The highest point in South Carolina,
Sassafras Mountain, is located nearby in the northern part of Pickens County,
which is adjacent to Greenville County to the west. Paris Mountain, home to many
of the area's television and radio station towers, is the second most prominent
peak in the area, and overlooks the downtown area from less than 7 miles (11 km)
away. According to the United States Census Bureau, Greenville has a total area
of 67.7 km² (26.1 mi²). 67.5 km² (26.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is
water.
Gold and other minerals have been mined in Greenville since the early 1800s.
Rubies, amethysts, garnets, tourmalines, unakite and emeralds occur within 60
miles (97 km) of the city, likely washed down from the nearby mountains. Granite
abounds in the area and is mined in Greenville as well as in neighboring coun-
ties.
Greenville sits on the associated faults of the Brevard Fault, a mostly quiet
system which has, nonetheless, experienced some earthquakes of up to 6.0 on the
Richter scale in the past 50 years; however, local earthquakes usually measuring
not more than 3.0 are more the norm. Most of the city sits on various fault lines
which seem to come together around Paris Mountain, a monadnock below which
sits the city. This activity could be connected with the construction of Lake Hartwell.
Since 1990, Greenville has experienced fewer than 15 noticeable quakes, mostly
centered in the Sandy Flats area.
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greenville - continued from page 10
The area was part of the Cherokee Nation's protected grounds after the Treaty of 1763, which
ended the French and Indian War. No White man was allowed to enter, though some families already
had settled just within the boundary, and White traders regularly crossed the area. The first White
man to settle permanently in the area was Richard Pearis, who settled at the falls of the Reedy
River, sometime after 1770, which are now located in what is downtown Greenville. Paris Mountain,
overlooking the city, is named for him.
During the American Revolution, the Cherokee (and Pearis) sided with the British. After a cam-
paign in 1776, the Cherokee agreed to the Treaty of DeWitt's Corner, ceding territory that includes
present-day Greenville County to South Carolina.
Greenville was originally called Pleasantburg. Greenville County was created in 1786 from
Spartanburg District (now Spartanburg County), but was called Greenville District from 1800 until
1868. Greenville is probably named for American Revolutionary General Nathanael Greene, or Lord
Grenville. Greenville is the mother district to Pendleton District (now Anderson County), Pickens
District (now Pickens County) and Oconee District (now Oconee County).
During World War I; Greenville served as a training camp center for Army recruits. This eventu-
ally later fostered the development of Donaldson Air Force Base which became, aside from the
railroad, a major economic force in Greenville.
During the stock market boom of the 1920s, one of the most successful stick speculators was
Walter Gassaway, who was also a stock broker. He took his newfound wealth and built himself and
his wife a Scottish Castle, complete with a pipe organ and one of the finest views of Greenville and
the mountains to be had at that time. When the 1929 stock market crash came, Walter could not
financially handle the demands for his falling stock. He took his own life on the front lawn of the
mansion he had just completed.
During World War II, Donaldson Air Force Base was built and was very important to the econo-
my of the City of Greenville. Donaldson served as a military base until the early 1960s, when it was
returned to the City of Greenville. The former air base has been developed into a business park. It
contains historic military-style barracks which are used now by various businesses.
From 1870 to the late 1950s and early 1960s; Greenville had a strict segregationist code. Racial
tensions were great enough to result in sporadic lynchings of African-Americans who were per-
ceived to stress the imposed social boundaries. In 1949, the alleged rape of a white woman by a
black man spawned the creation of a vigilante lynch mob. The mob seized the jail as well as the
jailer; the suspect was then hung and a fire built beneath him. No semblance of a trial occurred.
Blacks in the area were subject to the standard segregationist restrictions; they were limited to
the back of city buses, were not permitted to stay in hotel or motel rooms which had white custom-
ers, and had to sit in the balcony of movie theaters. Especially significant was the restriction of
Blacks from use of the public library, which partially motivated the activism of the library-denied
Jesse Jackson. Jackson, working through the NAACP, organized a sit-in at Greenville's "F.W.
Woolworth's Five and Dime" store, and quickly emerged as a prominent civil rights leader. Compared
to similar events in locations such as Birmingham, the protests were considered peaceful.
Landmarks Include:
Falls Park On The Reedy, a large regional park in the West End with beautiful gardens and
several waterfalls. The park is home to the Liberty Bridge, a pedestrian suspension bridge overlook-
ing the Reedy River.
Greenville County Museum of Art specializing in American art, frequently with a Southern per-
spective that dates back to the 1700s. It is noted for its collections of work by Andrew Wyeth and
Jasper Johns, as well as a contemporary collection that features such notables as Andy Warhol,
Georgia O'Keeffe, and others.
Bob Jones University Museum and Gallery, a collection of religious art, is located on the campus
of Bob Jones University. They also sponsor the Museum and Gallery at Heritage Green a smaller,
centrally located satellite of the larger University Museum and Gallery.
Greenville Zoo, in Cleveland Park.
Roper Mountain Science Center is a resource for area students, and is home to the largest
planetarium in South Carolina.
The Furman University campus features a prominent Bell Tower housing a 61 Bell Carillon, one
of the largest in the southeast. The campus also contains an authentic Japanese Garden.
The former Duke Power building and Greenville Waterworks. located off Highway 123 and
Washington Street Downtown. The Duke Power building's lobby contains a custom made chandelier
that weighs over 2 tons.
Initially, Greenville's buildings were demolished and rebuilt fairly frequently. Greenville has one
of the last Frank Lloyd Wright homes ever built.
At one time the retail center of the region, Greenville's downtown district began to languish in
the 1960s as shopping centers lured the retailers and customers to the suburbs. It was a moribund
downtown in the midst of a growing region. In response, the city started a downtown renewal proj-
ect.
It initially focused on improving its image through streetscape and traffic improvements, includ-
ing narrowing main street from four lanes to two lanes; installing free, angled parking, trees, flowers
and light fixtures; and creating parks and plazas throughout downtown. This began in the 1960s and
later under Mayor Max Heller who settled in the United States from Austria. The downtown
streetscape renovation was designed by Landscape Architect Lawrence Halprin.
In the 1980s, Greenville turned to laying the foundation for their downtown vision and providing
an example of business potential to encourage business re-location to downtown (Greenville
Commons/Hyatt Regency). The city worked with consultants to develop and implement a downtown
master plan and facilitated public-private investment partnerships which resulted in the city's first
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luxury convention hotel on Main Street.
Through the 1990s Greenville continued to strengthen its
public/private partnerships to create strong anchors throughout
downtown. The city redeveloped a languishing industrial area into
an arts complex that incorporated historically significant buildings.
It stabilized a stagnant historic district with the renovation of the
WestEnd Market, a mixed-use project of shops, restaurants, and
offices, which in turn encouraged residential use of vacant upper
stories and former church classrooms.
Though the majority of Greenville residents live in the sub-
urbs, the last 5–10 years has seen a major boom in downtown
living and working as new luxury condos, apartments and lofts go
up and more and more businesses are moving their offices to the
now thriving downtown.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation awarded Greenville
with the Great American Main Street Award in 2003. Since then it
has been featured in numerous publications, including Southern
Living Magazine.
Greenville's public elementary and secondary schools are
part of the Greenville County School District, which is the largest
district in South Carolina. Greenville is also served by a number
of private and religious schools. One important landmark of edu-
cation, the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts &
Humanities, is located in Greenville overlooking the Falls Park on
the Reedy.
Greenville's economy was formerly based largely on textile
manufacturing, and the city was once known as "The Textile
Capital of the World." In the last few decades, low wages and
favorable tax benefits have lured foreign companies to invest
heavily in the area.
all-tech
auto repair, inc.
Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
At ALL-TECH AUTO REPAIR, INC., they feature complete
repairs on all makes of automobiles, both domestic and foreign.
They are located at 3670 Calhoun Memorial Hwy. in Greenville,
phone 864-295-1125. Here you will always receive excellent
service at the most reasonable of prices.
When you drive your car into ALL-TECH AUTO REPAIR,
INC., it will be put into the very best of condition by qualified per-
sonnel and always at reasonable rates. This well-known firm has
a reputation for ability and experience in handling all auto repair
work.
For quality repairs including tune-ups, engine overhauls,
brakes, oil changes, a/c and much more call the people at ALL-
TECH AUTO REPAIR, INC.
ALL-TECH AUTO REPAIR, INC. thanks their customers for
placing their complete trust and confidence in them, and reminds
you they are of service to the entire area.
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reasonable & Group rates

• DELUXE Continental Breakfast
• 75% NON-SMOKING Rooms!
Locally Managed By Chris Hoofnagle • KING AND QUEEN BEDS!
• 59 Cable Channels including:
Looking for better prices on lumber and building materials? Check 1 HBO, 2 ESPN’s, Weather Channel
with the friendly people at LOWE’S OF YORK and find out what value in • JACUZZI Rooms
building materials really means. • Handicap Rooms
Conveniently located at 1010 East Liberty St. in York, phone • Refrigerators
803-684-1548, this outstanding retail outlet has the selection, the ser- • Voice Mail and Data Port Phones
vice, and the low prices to draw customers from miles around! • Free In Room Safe
LOWE’S stocks over 46,000 products and has another 400,000 • Wireless Hi Speed Internet
products available through their Special Order Service. LOWE’S offers • Fitness Room
professional installation on many items they sell, including water heat-
ers, storm doors, vinyl flooring, carpet, appliances, blinds, ceiling fans,
and fencing, to name a few.
LOWE’S is committed to offering the best service and their knowl-
803-329-7900
edgeable professionals will assist you with all of your building needs. Fax: 803-329-7980
We, the editors of this 2009 Historical Review are pleased to be able
to list LOWE’S OF YORK among the area's leading businesses.
911 RIVERVIEW • ROCK HILL
The management and associates at LOWE’S OF YORK thank their Exit 82-B From I-77 • Turn Left At Stoplight • Go 100 Yards
customers for past business and support, and invite the entire area to EVERYONE AT HOWARD JOHNSON THANKS THEIR GUESTS FOR PAST BUSINESS &
shop with them soon. SUPPORT, & REMINDS YOU THEY ARE OF SERVICE TO THE ENTIRE AREA!

Open For Lunch

Tuesday - Saturday 11AM - 2PM
Sunday Brunch 10AM - 2PM

Gift ALL ABC

Certificates PERMITS
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Manager - Sam Ludlam
Featuring American Cuisine With A Southern Flare!
“Business Or Pleasure, Why Not Both?” Many people dream of someday owning their own home, and more
Tuesday - Saturday - Lunch 11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. and more of them are now realizing that the answer to this dream lies
Sunday Brunch 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. in the purchase of a quality manufactured home from a reputable
Tuesday - Sunday - Dinner 5:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M. dealer like LUV HOMES at 855 North Anderson Rd. in Rock Hill,
phone 803-327-1121.
THE CONCORD COVE RESTAURANT is the popular meeting place for
This firm represents some of the best names in the business. Their
people in this area. Stop here for a meal that you won’t soon forget. They are
qualified salespeople will be happy to sit down and discuss your
located, in York, at 5303 Concord Rd. (near entrance of Catawba Nuclear
requirements fully. At LUV HOMES, they will never rush you into a pur-
Plant), phone 803-831-1036. The management invites you to drop in for some
chase. They don’t have to rely on “high powered” salesmanship because
of the fine cooked foods in which they specialize, such as steaks, seafood, daily
the quality of the products they carry speaks for itself.
specials and much more!
If you’re looking for a place to hang your hat and call home, talk to
There is something about this restaurant that sets it apart from other eating
the people at LUV HOMES. They offer single, double wide, and modu-
places and makes it highly satisfactory. The extreme care and thought that goes
lar homes in a wide range of decorator styles, with price tags that make
into everything - the cooking, service, and arrangement, create a dining atmo-
sense.
sphere that should be visited regularly.
Manufactured homes have come a long way in recent years, and
Their food is temptingly delicious, prepared in the most careful manner in a
they now provide some of the best housing available. At LUV HOMES
spotless, sanitary kitchen. You’ll find many delicious meals offered on their menu,
you will find the “best” of housing.
all prepared to satisfy the most critical diner.
The writers of this 2009 Historical Review are pleased to be able to
In making this 2009 Historical Review, we the editors, wish to compliment
list this outstanding firm among the area's leading businesses.
THE CONCORD COVE RESTAURANT for their great food and friendly service,
Sam and his staff at LUV HOMES thank their customers for past
and are pleased to be able to list them among the area's leading businesses.
business and support, and invite the entire area to visit them today!
THE CONCORD COVE RESTAURANT thanks their guests for past busi-
ness and support, and invites the entire area to dine with them again soon!
 ANDERSON, CHEROKEE, GREENVILLE COUNTY AREA
Co-Manager - Lee Jolly
Assistant Managers - Jodie Lovell, Linda Hall,
Stephen Brenneman, Steve Devol,
Christine Lewis, Bruce Whitehead & Cedric Wilson
One of the friendliest stores in town is WALMART SUPERCENTER!
Here’s the place you’ve been looking for, if you like the kind of store
where courtesy and service are bywords of business, and the selection
is ultra-complete. Located at 651 Hwy. 28 Bypass in Anderson, phone
864-261-7420, this full-line store has more to offer! They feature a com-
plete grocery department, fresh meats and produce, bakery and deli.
Sundries, housewares, toys, games, hardware, cosmetics, drugs,
school supplies, stationary, gifts, candy, fabrics, notions and automotive
supplies are among the many essential items featured here. The prices
are just as low as anywhere else, and smart shoppers keep a regular list
of needed goods in order to be able to pick them up in one convenient
stop. They also have a hair salon, vision center, and bank.
Personal service is an important part of the business operated by
this concern. If YOU want to shop where selection and service are at
their best, the editors of this 2009 Historical Review invite you to try
WALMART SUPERCENTER! You won’t regret it.
The associates at WALMART SUPERCENTER thank their custom-
ers for past business and support, and look forward to serving you in the
future.
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SERV
IC howard's
body shop &
wrecker service
Locally Owned & Operated By Bryan Davis
Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
People in the Greenville County area don't have to look far and wide
for a firm which is capable of doing the highest quality auto body work and
painting. HOWARD'S BODY SHOP & WRECKER SERVICE at 121 Duffie
Rd. in Simpsonville, phone 864-963-8660, can refinish and repaint ANY
car or truck, foreign or domestic. Their work is well-known as being fast,
economical AND beautiful!
If you have an old car that needs restoring bring it here to Bryan, he'll
put it back to perfect condition for you.
When you bring your car into this outstanding body and paint shop,
you can rest assured that the work will be done to your complete satisfac-
tion. From a small crease to a roll-over, you can do no better than to trust
your car to the experienced pros at HOWARD'S BODY SHOP &
WRECKER SERVICE.
The authors of this 2009 Historical Review urge all of our readers to
remember that all insurance companies permit you to choose the body
shop you like best.
Bryan and everyone at HOWARD'S BODY SHOP & WRECKER
SERVICE thank their customers for placing their complete trust and confi-
dence in them, and remind you they are of service to the entire area.
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Celebrating 21 Years!
MECHANICAL SERVICES
Certified Auto Care
Locally Owned & Operated By Don Goble, Sr.
Proudly Serving You Since 1988
For the type of performance you expect from your car or truck, visit
MECHANICAL SERVICES for expert repairs on all makes and models,
foreign and domestic. This complete car care center is located at 110
West Rutledge Ave. in Gaffney, phone 864-487-5888, and offers you
honest, accurate and reliable service at competitive prices. They care
about your car or truck just like you do and their goal is your complete
satisfaction. After all, a satisfied customer is a good referral.
MECHANICAL SERVICES can handle anything from a tune-up or
brake work to a major repair or overhaul. Their certified technicians and
their state-of-the-art equipment assures you that your investment will
continue to be a good one.
We, the writers of this 2009 Historical Review for Cherokee County,
think that if you trust your car to the specialists at MECHANICAL
SERVICES you won't be disappointed.
Don and everyone at MECHANICAL SERVICES thank their custom-
ers for placing their complete trust and confidence in them!
Beauty By Design
Thursday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Saturday 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Today, more than ever before, a person's total image depends a great
deal on their hair. Beautiful hair can make even the average person look
and feel exquisite.
In this area, men, women and children on the go, find the surround-
ings of BEAUTY BY DESIGN, located at 1305-A Laurens Rd. in
Greenville, phone 864-370-5488, the "in" place for hair styling.
You too, are sure to find this place the most progressive hair styling
salon to be found anywhere. Here you can relax and unwind in their
pleasant atmosphere while professional hair stylists show you the latest,
up-to-date, scientific approach to enhancing the beauty of anyone.
The hair stylist here are specialists in styling, cutting, tinting, and wav-
ing. Their personnel here have a passion for perfection and flair for
glamor.
We, the editing staff of this 2009 Historical Review, emphatically hope
that you enter a more exciting and beautiful world with a visit to BEAUTY
BY DESIGN. We know you will be glad you did.
The Nutty Bavarian
Of Greenville, LLC.
ThE NUTTY BAvARIAN of GREENvILLE, LLc. is
a mobile areana cart, where they specialize in on-site
roasting of cinnamon glazed peanuts, pecans, cashews,
macadamia nuts and almonds. They also feature flavored
popcorn for festivals, football games and any event.
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Anderson County Named

borhood for its employees. With this accomplished, they decided
to preserve this historic house for the enjoyment of future genera-
tions.

For Robert Anderson In 1961 the Kendall Company donated Magnolia Dale to the
Edgefield Historical Society, in honor of Mrs. Tillman. Mrs. Tillman
had approached the Kendall Company on several occasions
Robert Anderson (1741 – 1813) was a requesting the donation. She had served as president of the
brigadier general in the colonial militia and a Historical Society for 22 years. It was because of her persistence
surveyor. He was a lifelong friend of General and love for the preservation of this historical landmark, that
Andrew Pickens. Magnolia Dale was finally donated.
Robert Anderson was born on November There are many portraits of prominent people hanging in this
5, 1741 in Augusta County, Virginia. His parents beautiful home. Arthur Simkins, born in 1742, died in 1826, and
were John and Jane Anderson who had immi- his wife, Margaret Dalby, is one of the portraits that grace the
grated from Ireland. Before moving to Virginia, walls. He made many contributions to the development of
they had lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Edgefield and is known as the "Father of Edgefield".
He married Anne Thompson in 1765. The Portraits of four of the daughters of Francis W. Pickens can
moved to South Carolina and settled near his also be seen in the home. Governor Pickens was born in 1807 and
friend from Virginia, Andrew Pickens. She died died in 1869. He served as Congressman, United States
after twenty-five years of marriage. They had Ambassador to Russia and the Governor of South Carolina. He
five children: Robert, Jr., married Maria Thomas;
Anne, married Dr. William Hunter; Elizabeth continued on page 15
married Robert Maxwell, who was killed in the
Revolutionary War. Mary Elizabeth, married
Samuel Maverick; and one child was Samuel
Maverick.
In 1793 Anderson married a second time,
to Lydia Maverick, a widow in Pendleton, South
Carolina. Her son, Samuel, married Robert's
daughter Elizabeth.
After the death of his second wife, he mar-
ried Mrs. Reece. She was the widow of Dr.
Thomas Reece, who was the pastor of Old

Stone Church.
In the Revolutionary War, he joined the Fifth South Carolina Militia. He became a captain in the
CMS GARAGE & BODY SHOP
regiment commanded by his friend Andrew Pickens when they fought Boyd's Loyalists. Proudly Serving This Area Since 1952
Anderson was one of the Patriots who gave their parole to the British as Ninety Six, South Manager - Steve Moon
Carolina. Many took up arms after the British disregarded their promises. Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
At the Battle of Cowpens, Anderson was a colonel under Brigadier General Andrew Pickens.
Service! That's the main product at CMS GARAGE & BODY
Anderson also served under Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee. He fought in the Battle of Eutaw
SHOP, where the customer always comes first! Anytime you stop
Springs, in which the British were victorious. Later, his regiment held the line against the British
into this friendly auto center at 1219 South Main St. in Anderson,
between Augusta, Georgia and Ninety Six.
phone 864-225-7346, you can look forward to some of the very
After the Revolutionary War, he fought with Andrew Pickens against the Cherokees. A treaty
finest repairs on your auto or truck in this area. You'll sure be
signed in 1777 ceded most of the Cherokee lands in the present Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens
treated right. They specialize in major and minor repairs, oil
counties.
changes, tune-ups, brakes, a/c, and much more, as well as, body
Anderson was promoted to the rank of general in the state militia.
work and painting.
He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1791 to 1794 and from 1801
CMS GARAGE & BODY SHOP has built up a long list of
to 1802 from the Pendleton District. He was an elder of the Old Stone Church. In 1800, he was elec-
satisfied customers and the reason is that business goes where
tor for Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr.
it is invited and stays where it is well treated. That accounts in a
He owned 2,100 acres (8 km2) in the current Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens Counties including
very large measure for their success.
his home, Westville, on the west side of the Seneca River across from Andrew Picken's home,
Remember, for fast, dependable repairs, body work, and
Hopewell.
painting call CMS GARAGE & BODY SHOP.
He died at his home on January 9, 1813. Due to a flood, they were not able to bury him at Old
We, the editors of this 2009 Historical Review, know that you
Stone Church, and he was buried on his estate. During the construction of Lake Hartwell, his body
will be pleased with any work done by this fine auto center.
was reinterred at Old Stone Church.
Steve and staff thank their customers for placing their com-
The ghost town of Andersonville, the City of Anderson, and Anderson County were named for
plete trust and confidence in them, and remind you they are of
him.
service to the entire area.

Magnolia Dale
By Joyce Nunn Shumate, President
Elizabeth Cain Musgrove Chapter #1929
United Daughters of the Confederacy
POP’S DINER
Magnolia Dale is located in Edgefield, South Carolina. It is built on land which
was part of a royal grant to Peter Youngblood in 1762. This is the earliest known PROUDLY SERVING THIS AREA FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS
grant in the town of Edgefield. It is believed Magnolia Dale is built upon the same MONDAY - SATURDAY 11:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
spot that Peter Youngblood's home once stood. LOcALLY OwNED & OPERATED bY MANcEL cHADwIck
Samuel Brooks, a native of Middlesex, Connecticut, built Magnolia Dale in
1830. It has changed hands many times over the years. In 1873 a prominent busi-
ness man and lawyer of Edgefield, Alfred J. Norris, purchased it and he and his 864-369-6920
wife, Mary Fox raised a family there. The wedding of their daughter, Mamie, was 308 McGEE ST. HONEA PATH
there. Alfred J. Norris died in 1900.
The Kendall Company, who owned many of the surrounding properties, pur- EVERYONE AT POP’S DINER THANkS THEIR GUESTS FOR PAST
bUSINESS & SUPPORT, & INVITES THE ENTIRE AREA TO DINE wITH THEM SOON!
chased Magnolia Dale in 1930. Their intent was to build a model residential neigh-
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POINTS OF HISTORIC INTEREST

IN ANDERSON COUNTY
1. Arlington - Home of Governor James L. Orr - Demolished in 1958 to make room for a new armory
building, was of traditional Southern colonial architecture. Governor Orr was the first elected gover-
nor of the state, being elected after the Civil War. Before this time, the governors had been appoint-
ed by the State Legislature. Funeral services were held for him in St. Petersburg, and his body was
then returned to be buried in the church yard of the First Presbyterian Church on Whitner St.
2. Confederate Treasury - Building long since gone, stood on University Mill in 1100 block of South
Main Street. Just prior to Sherman's entry into Columbia, a part of the Confederate Treasury had
been previously occupied by the Johnson Female University. After the war, the Carolina Collegiate
lnstitute was organized with Mr. W.J. Ligon in charge. In 1889, the Patrick Military Institute was
opened here with Colonel John B. Patrick as President.
3. The Old Reformer - The little cannon on the Plaza Square was brought to Anderson from Ninety-
Six in the early days of the 1800s. It belonged to an artillery company organized by the people living
in the section now known as Deans and Starr. The cannon was the company's only field piece and
a house was built for its safekeeping. It was regarded as too ancient for service in the War Between
the States, but it was used to contribute voice to all Confederate victories. After the defeat of the
South, its voice sank into silence until 1876, when its thunder was heard "from the mountains to the
sea" as backers of General Wade Hampton aroused the people of South Carolina to overthrow the
radical government. Colonel James N. Hoyt, then Editor of the Anderson Intelligencer, named the
little cannon "Old Reformer." It is of English make and was probably used in the Revolution. One
story says it was brought to Anderson County in 1814, by a man named Hanks believed to have
been the father of Nancy Hanks and grandfather of Abraham Lincoln, but the story is pure tradition AUTO GLASS
and without confirmation. Another source says that the cannon was brought to Starr from Charleston
during the War of 1812 by Thomas Dean, who had purchased the cannon there. It was then kept at & INSTALLATION
the old Howard Muster Grounds in Starr.
4. High Shoals - A historical marker erected on the Belton Highway near the Shoals by the Anderson Over 47 Years Experience
County Historical Society reads as follows: "High Shoals, 2.9 miles south on Rocky River. Anderson
Water, Light and Power Company, organized in 1894 by William C. Whitner, was successful the next Got a broken windshield? See the auto glass specialists,
year in transmitting electricity over the distance of six miles to Anderson. This achievement was a AUTO GLASS & INSTALLATION at 3715 Mabry St. in Anderson,
herald of the Industrial Revolution in the South." phone 864-296-9722, and have it replaced by experts!
5. Portman Shoals - Historical marker erected by Anderson County Historical Society located on Many types of auto repairs can be performed by anyone with
Highway 28 about 10 miles west of Anderson on Lake Hartwell, reads as follows: "Portman Shoals, proper tools and complete instructions. Replacing a windshield is
half mile west on Seneca River - the Portman Shoals Power Plant, built by William C. Whitner, begun the exception to this rule. Trust your car to the professionals at
in 1897 the transmission of high voltage electricity over the longest lines then in use for the purpose this fine shop. The fact that AUTO GLASS & INSTALLATION is
in the United States. Consequently, Anderson has been called "The Electric City." The actual site of recommended by most insurance adjusters is a good indication
the power plant was inundated by the water of Lake Hartwell. that they do the best work in town.
6. The town of LaFrance - Home of LaFrance Industries, which is now a division of Riegel Textile Regardless of what type of car or truck foreign or domestic
Corporation, was originally named Autun, not from a combination of names as it is generally you have, this firm can replace the glass in it quickly and at a
believed, but from a town for the same name in France meaning "factory." The first textile mill in the reasonable price. All types of glass for all vehicles can be done
upcountry was located here on land acquired in 1836. It was called Pendleton Factory and Mr. with expedience, too!
Benjamin F. Sloan was the first president. It was later bought outright by Augustus J. Sitton in 1899. As the editors of this 2009 Historical Review, we are pleased
From the standpoint of continuous operation, this mill is the oldest one in the state. The first textile to be able to list AUTO GLASS & INSTALLATION among the
plant in the City of Anderson was Anderson Mill. It is now one of the Abney Mills chain. area's leading businesses.
7. Big Creek Baptist Church - Historical marker erected by the Anderson County Historical Society Everyone at AUTO GLASS & INSTALLATION thanks their
and the congregation of the church. Located in the Town of Williamston on the highway leading to customers for past business and support, and reminds you they
Greenville. The marker reads: "Big Creek Baptist Church," two miles south, one of the oldest con- are of service to the entire area!
gregations and the mother of several others in Anderson County,
it was organized in 1788 by the elder Moses Holland who served
as pastor for 41 years. Dr. James Burton Gambrell's mother was
a member here. Soldiers of five wars lie buried in the cemetery.

MAGNOLIA DALE- continued from page 14

was the son of former Governor Andrew Pickens, Jr. and the
grandson of the famous Revolutionary general, Andrew Pickens.
The diplomatic document case which Francis Pickens used while
in Russia is on display in the house also.
Mrs. Tillman's portrait hangs in the house as does portraits of
many of the former officers of the Edgefield Historical Society.
The house is furnished with pieces of importance to the peri-
od and to the history of Edgefield County. In the dining room
stands the sideboard that belonged to Governor George McDuffie,
another famous Edgefield personality. He was born in 1788,
served as Congressman in the 1820s and lead South Carolina's
Nullification Movement, which was a significant force in the begin-
ning of the conflict between the North and the South.
Magnolia Dale now serves as the headquarters of the
Edgefield County Historical Society. It is maintained as a museum
for all to touch the historic past of Edgefield. If the walls of
Magnolia Dale could but speak, oh, what stories it could tell. Just
think of the number of famous people who lived a life in its rooms
and the legacy they left Edgefield and South Carolina.
ELLENBURG
NURSING CENTER, INC.
Serving The Area For The Past 43 Years
Administrator - Lyndon Ellenburg
Quality care is available at the ELLENBURG NURSING CENTER, INC. in Anderson at 611
East Hampton St., phone 864-226-5054.
With RN supervision and doctors on call at all times, the staff follows prescribed special diets
and physicians’ orders. This health care center stresses love and care and the focus is on recovery
and continuing improvement.
Physical therapy is also available to assist the resident with the strengthening of muscles and
several exercise and recreation programs are featured. There’s a social life at the ELLENBURG
NURSING CENTER, INC., too, with the recovering resident being urged to participate in order to
regain the spirit, which makes living so worthwhile.
The writers of this 2009 Historical Review are pleased to be able to list ELLENBURG NURSING
CENTER, INC. among the area's leading businesses.
Lyndon and everyone at ELLENBURG NURSING CENTER, INC. thank the residents and
their families for placing their complete trust and confidence in them through the years, and remind
you they are of service to the entire area!
PAGE 16 OCONEE COUNTY AREA

Westminster
Home of the South Carolina Apple Festival

Historical Districts
A treasure trove of wonderful architecture, Westminster, SC boasts more than
one hundred homes that are unique to the late 1800's and turn-of-the-century -- 90
percent of them occupied and maintained with great diligence and pride. These
treasures are an important part of our heritage and tradition.
Old Main Street, with its unique shops and hometown atmosphere, has bene-
fited from an influx of private investment to restore and renovate most of its build-
ings. From the locally-owned drug store to the hometown newspaper office, and all
the specialty shops in between, Old Main Street is a browser's delight.
Westminster has another unique area. One of the few small southern commu-
nities with a textile mill still located, and operating, within its' city limits. This mill,
Beacon Manufacturing (a division of Pillow-tex) is a main-stay of the local economy
with its employment of 640 plus people. Surrounding the mill are many of the
original company-owned homes that housed the workers of the factory. Many have Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River was the
been renovated and stand as a testimony of another era. filming location for the movie Deliverance.

Abbey Street / Isundega Street area

This area has been selected for designation as a "historical" district due to
several elements, which include, but are not limited to: The Westminster
Presbyterian Church (The oldest standing church in Westminster), The Ballenger
House, The Grubbs House, The McCormick House and many others. These homes
LaDonna Beauty Salon
present a unique and stately representation of turn-of-the-century architecture. wednesday • thursday • friday
Many have been completely renovated. Others are in the process of renovation, call for appointment
with still others expected to be on the market in the next few years. This is a neigh-
men • women • children
borhood that demands to be preserved for future generations.

Retreat Street Area
Along this wonderful neighborhood street are some of the finest homes in
864-647-2793
Westminster. Some have been held in the same family for several generations.
Notable for the architecture, Retreat Street offers a glimpse of the stately homes of
104 east main st. • westminster
the successful men who helped create the City of Westminster. Alongside these ernestine thanks her clients for placing their complete
trust & confidence in them, & reminds you
marvellous pillared homes are wonderful examples of bungalow style homes with
she is of service to the entire area!
their sweeping front porches and sedate white posts. There are at least eight
homes on this street alone that warrant driving by to admire. There is also the
Mason home which, while not renovated, is well worth the time to see. This is the
stuff that Southern Living fans dream of. A rare treat for the "small town visitor,"
Retreat Street is a great example of a neighborhood were pride has overcome the
urge to change.
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This area, created out of a need for housing for mill workers, has several fine
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examples of "company" housing. Although now privately owned, a drive by this
area will bring back memories for many adults and is a great lesson in the history
PLASTIC/ALUMINUM SPECIALISTS
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private dollars by local businesses, historic Main Street has now reclaimed nine of
its best buildings. If you are planning to visit Westminster, set aside some time for
just "browsing" through the many antique and specialty stores in
the area. Visit the old Depot, which has been fully restored and
houses the Westminster Chamber of Commerce.

For More Information Contact:

WESTMINSTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P. O. Box 155 ~ Historic Main Street
Westminster, SC 29693
(864) 647-5316
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Librarians
HISTORIC Mary Elizabeth Bodie, 1948-49
Mrs. Elizabeth B. Greene, 1949-60

Oconee County Library Louise T. Stem, 1960-62

Stewart H. Butten, 1962-63
Mrs. Nellie H. Keys, 1963-64
Located in the most western section of South Carolina and one of the last Louise Marcum, 1964-80
counties to be settled, Oconee County did not establish county-wide library service Edward A. Kilroy, 1980
until 1948. In the 1930's a referendum for tax-supported library service was defeat- Estellene P. Walker,
ed due more to the current depression than to any lack of realization on the part of
the people of the county that library services were needed. In 1946 another citi- Excerpted From: "So Good and Necessary a Work":
zens' movement in support of library establishment was more successful and the The Public Library in South Carolina, 1698-1980
Oconee County Library was legally established on May 3, 1948. The first library Written By: Estellene P. Walker
board was appointed with the Superintendent of Education and three outstanding (Columbia: South Carolina State Library, 1981), pp.42-43.
Oconee County women serving on it. The continuing progress of library service in
the county was largely due to this board and to the untiring efforts of an early chair-
man, Mrs. Lawrence (Sarah Mills) Norton.
The first library was opened on October 18, 1948 in the old courthouse annex
in the county seat at Walhalla. At the same time the headquarters library was
opened in Walhalla, a bookmobile took to the road to serve rural Oconee County.
Community stops were made throughout the entire rural area, and books were
made available by the bookmobile to the county schools until the state required the
schools to maintain libraries of their own. The Seneca Library became a member
of the new county library system and for many years was the only county branch.
Within ten years of establishment the Oconee County Library had a well-developed
county library system providing a good level of service to the entire county. The
Chicopee Manufacturing Corporation donated its own gymnasium and recreation
center to the library for a headquarters building. The building, cleverly renovated
and redecorated, provided a commodious and attractive center for library service
in the county for many years. Branch libraries were established in Westminster in
1950 and in Salem in 1952. From 1963 to 1967 a branch library was provided the
citizens of the community of Clemson, located on the county line between Pickens
and Oconee counties.
In 1967 the Oconee County Library Board and a committee of citizens from the
town of Seneca secured local funds, a grant of $50,000 from the South Carolina
State Library Board from LSCA funds under its administration, and a grant from the
Appalachian Regional Commission for the construction of a library building to
house the Seneca Branch. The building was completed and dedicated in October
of 1968.
The Oconee County Library successfully carried out a major construction pro-
gram during 1478-79. A new headquarters building was constructed in Walhalla,
named in honor of Mrs. Sarah Mills Norton and dedicated on October 21, 1979. A
new branch library building for Westminster was opened on September 7, 1979 black's
and another branch to serve Salem will be completed in 1981. To have two new
library buildings within one year is a major accomplishment.
The Oconee County Library was one of seven counties in the Appalachian
tire, inc.
area of the state to join together in a cooperative program to improve the reference Proudly Serving The Area Since 1970
service in the area. The Area Reference Resource Center was headquartered in Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Greenville. Through this program the resources of the participating libraries were Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED
shared, staff members enjoyed special opportunities for training and reference
work, and both reference service and interlibrary loan service were considerably
For farmers, businessmen and the public in general, the place for
improved.
tires is BLACK'S TIRE, INC. They are known for their friendly service
In 1962 the Oconee County Library was the winner of a $1,000 Dorothy
and high quality passenger and small truck tires. From the moment you
Canfield Fisher Award.
come to BLACK'S TIRE, INC., you know you are dealing with a retailer
One of the few county libraries in the state to have a publications program, the
who knows his business completely and how to treat a customer right,
Oconee County Library published the "German Colony Protocol." This book is a
from the courteous personnel, to the complete stock of famous brands
translation of the German manuscript ledger that deals with the settlement of
of tires.
Walhalla, covering transactions from 1848 to 1888. The maps in the publication
They are conveniently located at 1415 East Main St. in Westminster,
were prepared from original sources. The library owns a complete xerox and/or
phone 864-647-9292.
photographic collection of all known maps since 1730 relative to the Oconee
If you need tires, this is the place to go. They have tires for passen-
County area.
ger cars, small trucks, ATV's, motorcycles, lawn mowers, tractors and
Since its establishment, the Oconee County Library's art programs and special
loaders. They also do brakes, exhaust and front-end alignments.
projects for children have been outstanding. With an innovative and creative pro-
Sometimes we put off replacing worn and dangerous tires because we
gram, the library has been able to reach into all areas of the county and to deliver
are afraid it will be too involved and too costly. Don't let this put you or
library service wherever it was needed.
your family in jeopardy any longer. BLACK'S TIRE, INC. will make cer-
tain that all tires are exactly what you want and what you need and
Board Chairmen mounted in perfect balance.
W.L. Jones, Walhalla, 1948-50 To insure your safety and that of your family, visit BLACK'S TIRE,
T. V-Derrick, Walhalla, 1950-62 INC. for complete tire service.
Mrs. Sarah M. Norton, Walhalla, 1962-64 The authors of this 2009 Historical Review are proud to list this fine
Mrs. W.R. Ballenger, Seneca, 1964-68; 1971-72 tire center along with other leading firms in this area.
Mrs. Z.T. Abbott, Westminster, 1968-71 BLACK'S TIRE, INC. thanks their customers for placing their com-
Mrs. Lamar Bailes, Jr., Walhalla, 1972-74 plete trust and confidence in them, and reminds you they are of service
Mrs. Jim Spearman, Westminster, 1974-78 to the entire area.
Mrs. Roddey A. Stoudemire, Walhalla, 1978
continued above
PAGE 18 SPARTANBURG COUNTY AREA
continued from below
were sold, the old Kennedy Board sold the library lot on Magnolia Street and the
proceeds went to the building fund. Donations were received from many private
sources. A lot on South Pine Street was purchased for the new building, construc-
tion began in 1960 and the building was dedicated on May 13, 1961. A feature of
the building was the regional museum of Spartanburg housed in the north wing of
the library. In addition to the headquarters library building in Spartanburg, new
branch buildings were constructed in Landrum in 1969 and in Woodruff in 1974.
The Landrum building was funded by county and local funds and a $50,000 grant
from the South Carolina State Library from LSCA funds under its administration.
The Woodruff Library construction was funded by general revenue sharing (coun-
ty), ordinary county revenue, general revenue sharing funds from the City of
Woodruff, and a gift from the Timrod Library plus other donations.
Since 1947 when the Kennedy Library became a legally established library the
Spartanburg Library system has received State Aid annually. Since 1956 the library
Spartanburg County system has participated in Library Services and Construction Act funds which have
aided in increasing periodical holdings, improving the book collection, adding to the

Public Library reference collection in main and branch libraries and adding new and needed
equipment especially in the audio-visual area. In 1979 Spartanburg County Public
Library became the first in the state and one of the first in the South to install an
The history of the Spartanburg County Public Library goes back to 1882 when automated circulation system. The library is now engaged in an experimental pro-
Mrs. Helen Fayssoux Kennedy gave a lot to the city for a library building provided gram funded by the South Carolina State Library and involving cooperation with
that the building would be constructed within five years and called the Kennedy several other libraries in the Spartanburg area. Through membership in SOLINET
Library. The building was completed and opened to the public October 17, 1885. each has access to the bibliographic database of OCLC for purposes of catalog-
Service was supported by subscription and personal memberships. ing.
The Ladies Library Association organized in 1884 did much to arouse interest Aware of the need of improving reference service, the Spartanburg County
in the library enterprise, donated both books and money, and provided special Public Library joined with six other county libraries in its area to form an area refer-
services and programs for the library. As service expanded and the book collection ence resource program. Although the cooperating libraries did not continue the
grew, a larger public library building became essential. The Ladies Library program after the withdrawal of grant funds, both reference and interlibrary loan
Association sought financial aid from the Carnegie Foundation. In 1903 a Carnegie service were substantially improved through cooperative planning and sharing of
grant of $15,000 was made for the construction of the new building with the under- resources.
standing that the city would purchase a suitable lot and guarantee not less than
$1500 annually for the support of the library. A lot on Magnolia Street was secured Board Chairmen
for the site and the new Kennedy Free Library building was completed in November Harvey W. Johnson, Spartanburg, 1947-48
of 1905. This library building was one of the few built with Carnegie funds which did Broadus R. Littlejohn, Spartanburg, 1948-49
not include the Carnegie name. The building was dedicated and opened to the T.D. Stilwell, Inman, 1949-51
public on January 15, 1906. The Ladies Library Association continued their support Mrs. Elford Morgan, Spartanburg, 1951-53
of library service in Spartanburg and it was largely through their efforts that interest Charles N. Gignilliat, Jr., Spartanburg, 1953-54
in library development was kept alive. From 1906 to 1946 library support depended H. Carlisle Bean, Spartanburg, 1954-61
upon the $1500 from the City of Spartanburg, a small county appropriation and Mrs. John C. Bell, Inman, 1961-62
membership fees. These were lean years and during the Depression there were Mrs. John D. Smith, Spartanburg,1962-
times when there was no money for either books or salary.
By 1946, the Kennedy Free Library had far outgrown its quarters and its finan-
Librarians
cial support. The Spartanburg County Foundation financed a survey of the library
Nancy C. Blair, 1946-55
facilities of the county. The survey was conducted by Dr. W. Stanley Hoole who
George R. Linder, 1956-64
found library facilities and library support inadequate to provide the level of service
Frances B. Reid, 1964-74
required by a progressive modern community.
Dennis L. Bruce, 1975-
The Kennedy Library Board under the chairmanship of Dr. Henry N. Snyder,
the Spartanburg County Foundation, the Junior Charity League and a committee
Excerpted From: "So Good and Necessary a Work":
of representative citizens joined in a campaign to establish a tax supported public
The Public Library in South Carolina, 1698-1980
library system. In 1947 the South Carolina General Assembly passed legislation
Written By: Estellene P. Walker,
creating the Spartanburg Public Library and in July of that year the new system
(Columbia: South Carolina State Library, 1981), p. 46-48.
began operation under the Spartanburg County Library Board. A one mill tax was
levied on all taxable property in the county to support the library. The old Kennedy
Library Board leased to the Spartanburg County Library Board the library building
on Magnolia Street and the book collection for a nominal annual fee.
Miss Mary Baugham who had been the chief librarian since 1906 retired and
Nancy Blair was appointed the first librarian of the new Spartanburg Public Library
system. Under her direction the service was completely reorganized. The entire
book collection was checked, staff employed and space in the library reorganized
to provide both reference and children's services.
One of Dr. Hoole's recommendations was that a study be made of the county
to determine the best and most economical way to provide library service in rural
areas. The Junior Charity League undertook this project, purchased a bookmobile,
bought books and employed a librarian to direct the demonstration of library ser-
vice. From the beginning the demonstration was a success and in 1949 all demon-
stration assets were turned over to the Spartanburg Public Library, which then
undertook to provide county-wide public library service.
Spartanburg's rapidly growing population, the growth in the use of the public
library service and the bad physical condition of the old library building on Magnolia
Street indicated the need for a larger headquarters building in a more accessible
location. In the mid fifties a concentrated drive was started to arouse interest in this
need and to find ways of financing a new and modern building. In 1956 the Junior
Chamber of Commerce undertook this as their special project, one which won for
them the national Jaycee's award. To finance the new library building, library bonds
continued above
 SPARTANBURG COUNTY AREA PAGE 19

Welcome to the Kate Barry Chapter

Spartanburg, SC
South Carolina Society
Daughters of the American Revolution

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

(NSDAR), founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington,
DC, is a volunteer women's service organization dedicated to
promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing
America's future through better education for children. Any
woman is eligible for membership who is no less than eighteen
years of age and can prove lineal, bloodline descent from an
ancestor who aided in achieving American independence.
Margaret Catherine "Kate" Moore was born in 1752, and she
married Andrew Barry in 1767 at the age of fifteen. The two set-
tled in Spartanburg County across the Tyger River, about two
miles from Walnut Grove. Kate Barry was an excellent horse- To My Son,
woman, and she was very familiar with the wilderness and Indian
trails around her plantation. I Sometimes Wish
When the Revolutionary War broke out in 1776, Kate volun- Submitted By Karen Hall
teered for the cause as a scout for patriot bands in the area. Her
scouting operations were carried out mostly in the portion of I sometimes wish you were still small,
Spartanburg County drained by the three Tyger Rivers. Her hus- Not yet so manly and so tall.
band, Andrew, her brother, Thomas Moore, and several brothers- For when I think of yesterday,
in-law were members of the patriot forces. It was not unusual for I close my eyes and see you play.
Kate or her slave "Uncle Cato" to mount their horses, ride to the
patriots' encampment, and warn her husband and the troops of I still recall your balls and toys,
impending danger. In the winter of 1781, Kate acted as a volun- And how you brought me countless joys.
tary scout for Daniel Morgan, and she gathered patriot bands to You filled my days with pure delight,
send on to him. Her husband, Andrew, was a soldier under the From early morn to late at night.
command of General Pickens in the victorious Battle of Cowpens.
For her efforts to increase the number of American patriots at the As seasons come, then quickly go,
Battle of Cowpens, Kate Barry earned her reputation as the I'm thankful I can watch you grow.
Heroine of the Battle of Cowpens. I'm grateful for the things we share,
The name of Kate Barry is also surrounded by a tradition of And for the ways you show you care.
other heroic deeds. In one of these stories, Kate heard Tory sol-
diers coming across the Tyger River near her father's house. She I'll always be so proud of you,
tied her two-year-old daughter, Catherine, to the bedpost, and For all the thoughtful things you do.
rode to her husband's unit for help. In another story, the Tories I'll love you for eternity,
(Americans who supported the British) came to her house and So happy God gave you to me.
demanded information about the whereabouts of her husband
and his troops. When she refused to give them this information,
the Tories tied her up and whipped her three times with a leash.
In another incident, Kate Barry barely escaped her Tory enemies
as she swam her horse across the rising waters of the Pacolet
River to safety.
Today, the spirit of Kate Barry lives on at her restored planta- petty’s automotive
tion home, Walnut Grove. Her patriotic spirit christens the mem-
bers of the NSDAR in Spartanburg County, as we perpetuate our Proudly Serving the Area Since 1975
American heritage with pride and honor. Owner - Barry Petty
Recently, the Kate Barry Chapter was successful in having a Monday-Friday 7:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M.
portion of Highway 29, from East Main Street to the turnoff for One of the region's best known automotive repair centers, PETTY’S AUTOMOTIVE special-
I-85 in Cowpens (thought to be the trail she followed) designated izes in quality service for all types of auto repairs such as computer diagnostics, tune-ups, brakes
as "Kate Barry Boulevard." Our present project is to place a and any minor repairs. They also do a/c repairs on all makes and models and are a certified refrig-
bronze marker with her story in an area to be beautified on the erant recovery station for R-12 and R-134A.
Highway 29 exit to Broome High School. Located for your convenience at 160 South Spring St. in downtown Spartanburg, phone
Our chapter is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and 864-583-7639, this established firm specializes in the kind of work which keeps people coming
we would love to talk to you about becoming a member of the back again and again when they need auto repairs. It's this person to person recommendation that
Society. has earned them their position as the local leader in automotive repairs. Stop in today and see
what we mean for yourself!

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The authors of this 2009 Historical Review urge all of our readers to make this fine company
your first choice for automotive repairs.
Barry and everyone at PETTY’S AUTOMOTIVE thank their customers for placing their com-
plete trust and confidence in them, and remind you they are of service to the entire area.
PAGE 20 PICKENS COUNTY AREA
Pickens County
Clemson University Visitors Center,
Clemson. For thousands of prospective students,
upstate tourists and special campus guests, the
Clemson experience begins at the University's
Class of 1944 Visitors Center. Serving as the
"front door" to the campus, the Visitors Center is
located at 109 Daniel Drive, adjacent to the
Alumni Center. Regularly scheduled tours are
conducted at 9:45 AM and 1:45 PM, Monday-
Saturday, and 1:45 PM Sunday, except on home
football game day, only morning tours are offered.
The University was founded in 1889, a legacy of
Thomas Green Clemson, who willed his Fort Hill
Tilman Hall, Clemson plantation home, its surrounding farmlands and
forest, and other property to the state of South
Carolina to establish a technical and scientific institution. Today, as at its inception, Clemson
University is dedicated to teaching, research, and public service. Approximately 16,000 students,
including 4,000 graduate students, are enrolled at Clemson. Over 17,000 acres of farm and wood-
land surrounding Clemson's 1,400-acre main campus are devoted to research. As the state's land-
grant university, Clemson also provides Extension Service operations in all 46 counties, agricultural
and forestry research, and agriculture regulatory services. Nestled on the shores of Lake Hartwell,
Clemson University's location is one of the most unique academic settings in the country.
Call 864-656-4789 for further information.
Visit our website, www.clemson.edu/welcome/vcenter/center/index.htm
 
Southern Wesleyan University, Central. Founded in 1906 at its
present location as Central Wesleyan College, the school is spon-
sored by the Wesleyan Church. The school was operated as a junior
college until 1959 when it became a senior liberal arts college. Its
name was changed to Southern Wesleyan College in 1994. Southern
Wesleyan is located at 907 Wesleyan Dr. in Central, SC 29630.
Call 864-644-5000 or 800-282-8798, ext. 5550 for
Southern Wesleyan
further information. Visit their website at www.swu.edu.
University Campus
The Pendleton District Historical,
Recreational and Tourism Commission, Pendleton
   The Commission serves visitors with tourist information about the western corner of South
Carolina, including beautiful Pickens County. This uniquely stimulating visitors’ center is located in
historic Hunter's Store on the square in Pendleton, S.C. It also contains an array of crafts and cap-
tures the imagination with exhibits on local history, customs and relics from the mid-nineteenth
century when the store was a center of local commerce. Also available to the public is a genealogy
library and a staff willing to assist you as you seek your family roots. Call 864-646-3782 or 800-862-
1795.
Visit us at www.pendleton-district.org, or
125 E. Queen Street, PO Box 565, Pendleton, SC 29670.
Cherokee Foothills Visitors Center, Pickens. This Visitors Center
is located at 158 E. Ellison Lane (off SC Hwy. 11 at Table Rock State
Park) Pickens, SC 29671 and is an official stop along the South
Carolina National Heritage Corridor.
Call 864-878-9813 for further information.
Cherokee Foothills
Visitors Center, Pickens
★★★★★★★★★★★★
UNCLE SAM’S
ANTIQUES &
COLLECTIBLES
Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Saturday 10:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Tasteful, stylish and definitely unique! These are just a few
words which could describe UNCLE SAM’S ANTIQUES &
COLLECTIBLES, the area’s unusual antique specialist.
Located at 108 North 1st St. in Easley, phone 864-855-
2150, this respected local merchant deals in the very special and
unusual lines of antiques and collectibles from art to furniture,
from crystal to primitives, from memorabilia to miniatures. Their
selection is one of the very finest to be found anywhere, and they
add their own “very special” service to every transaction. You’ll
like doing business with this quality-minded firm as much as you
like their distinctive antiques and collectibles.
The authors of this 2009 Historical Review would like to com-
pliment this outstanding antique store for their beautiful selection
of unique and antique merchandise.
Uncle Sam and Griffin Hill thank their customers for past
business and support, and remind you they are of service to the
entire area in the future!
allen redding
auto center
The people at ALLEN REDDING AUTO CENTER are spe-
cialists when it comes to all types of auto body repairs and paint-
ing. The next time you need your car's body rebuilt, repaired or
repainted, be sure to take it to this reliable shop. They are located
at 224 Redding Rd. in Easley, phone 864-855-0809.
The owners and all of the employees at ALLEN REDDING
AUTO CENTER understand auto body repair work thoroughly,
and will put this knowledge to work for you. If you need auto paint
work done, you can be assured a quality job here because they
have all the necessary tools and equipment.
Insurance policies allow you to select the repair shop of your
choice, so, when making your selection, think first of ALLEN
REDDING AUTO CENTER. Whether the job is large or small, you
will always receive the same courteous treatment.
They are well-known in this area because they have the
knowledge that puts their work in a class by itself!
The writers of this 2009 Historical Review are pleased to be
able to highlight this leading firm among the area's leading busi-
nesses.
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"Major" Lewis R. Redmond ★★★★★★★★★★★★

Written By George Ellison
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So, you think the Eric Rudolph extravaganza WE B D
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was pretty special, maybe even unique? In WREC !
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reality, Rudolph is only the latest in a line of
picturesque desperadoes produced here in the
southern mountains. One of the most colorful
and ruthless was "Major" Lewis R. Redmond, a
late 19th century mountain outlaw and bootleg-
ger.
Redmond had gained such national fame as
a romantic hero that he had a "dime novel"
border romance based on his life by the time
he was 26-years-old, and a book-length biog-
raphy at age 28. He provided copy for the
National Police Gazette and most major
newspapers of the day, eventually making
page one of the New York Times. Here’s his
REED’S USED AUTO PARTS
story. Locally Owned & Operated
Redmond was born in the mid-1850s, Monday - Friday 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
according to some sources in the Maple
When the people of the Pickens County area need used auto
Springs section of present Swain County,
parts, they usually head straight for REED’S USED AUTO
North Carolina (a part of Macon County until
PARTS at 1075 Earls Bridge Rd. in Easley, phone 864-859-
1871) or, according to other sources, in Georgia.
0534, www.reedsautoparts.com. Here, they can be assured of
At any rate, his family was residing in the
getting the part they need and something that’s unusual these
Middle Fork community of Transylvania County
days: courteous service and low prices!
by 1856, at which time the future hero-villain
With acres and acres of wrecks in their yard, this prominent
was two years old.
firm has been serving the area with the best used parts and a
He was given the honorary nom de guerre "Major" as a youth while hanging out around army
thorough knowledge of the automotive industry. More often than
camps during the Civil War. "The complimentary nickname stuck, and was said to be most appropri-
not, the part you want is easily located and, once installed, will
ate in later years because of his extraordinary ability to lead and organize men," observed Brevard
yield years and years of practical service.
writer Jim Bob Tinsley in an overview of Redmond’s life published last year as part of his excellent
If your car is damaged beyond repair, they’ll buy it for cash.
book The Land of Waterfalls: Transylvania County, North Carolina (1988). This account of
The writers of this 2009 Historical Review are pleased to be
Redmond’s escapades is based on Tinsley’s book as well as other book and newspaper sources.
able to list this outstanding firm as one of the leading businesses
Tutored by Wash Galloway and his father, Redmond was an experienced distiller of moonshine
in Pickens County!
by the time he was 21. When in 1876 he began making home deliveries of the product, federal rev-
enue officers obtained an arrest warrant. On March 1, he was apprehended at gunpoint by Deputy
U.S. Marshall Duckworth while driving a wagonload of the stuff across the Lower Creek ford of
Walnut Hollow Road in the East Fork section of Transylvania County.
After Duckworth read the warrant, Redmond told him, "All right, put up your pistol, Alf. I will go
along with you."
As Duckworth lowered his weapon, Redmond produced a small derringer and from point-blank
range gunned the officer down with a bullet that entered his throat, carrying with it a collar button.
As Redmond fled, "Duckworth staggered to the ford ... and bent over for a drink, but the water
leaked out through the bullet hole in his throat." The 24-year-old officer died shortly thereafter.
Thus began a violent and unlikely career during which Redmond became a national hero—a
species of Robin Hood—for those who opposed federal revenue laws governing the manufacture of
whiskey. Described as "a ladies’ man" who "was part Indian, having hawk-like eyes and raven black
hair" and "a superb specimen of manhood, being six feet tall, stoutly built, very strong and active as
hair expressions
a cat," he was quite willing to play the romantic hero role in which he was cast. Locally Owned & Operated By Stylist Shannon McQueen
"His name was a rallying cry, and fellow distillers were eager to ride with the man who was fight- Nail Tech - Savannah Cox
ing the revenue officers and winning," wrote Tinsley, who noted that "many of the influential state Proudly Serving You In Pickens County
newspapers openly supported his activities," while the less friendly northern pro- revenue press Monday - Thursday 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
labeled him "the bloated brigand of the Blue Ridge." Friday 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
The lines were drawn and the stage set for a high country whiskey war. And, whatever one might Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
think of Redmond as an individual, he was undeniably ready and able to carry on a pitched battle
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that raged across the Carolina mountains and front pages of national tabloids for five tumultuous
to spend a fortune doing it? Try HAIR EXPRESSIONS at 5190
years until the final bloody shootout on the banks of the Little Tennessee River in Swain County on
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In January 1877, Redmond and his wagoner, Amos Ladd, were tricked to a house near Liberty,
great and the rates are very reasonable. You'll really enjoy the
South Carolina, where they thought a delivery was to be made. While asleep with their boots off,
extra service that's lavished on you at this well-known salon.
they were arrested by officers who stormed the place.
Offering a complete line of beauty services from hair cutting
The resourceful Redmond escaped almost immediately. Angry that he had been tricked, he
and coloring to perms, highlights, facial waxing and a nail tech for
hounded the officers from ambush with gunfire until Ladd was also free. Still fuming a week later, he
pedicures and manicures. This fine salon features skilled profes-
invaded one of the same officer’s home and abducted his wife and two of his best horses. He sub-
sionals who cater to your every whim. Stop in today. Walk-ins are
sequently returned the wife and one of the horses, but rode off on the other horse, after buying a
welcome or call for an appointment... HAIR EXPRESSIONS
round of drinks at a local bar.
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Upward of thirty men rode with Redmond’s various gangs through the years. They were pursued
The authors of this 2009 Historical Review hope that ALL of
"with a hail of bullets" by dozens of revenue officers through the Blue Ridge to little avail despite the
our readers make plans to try this complete facility. You'll soon
$1,000 reward posted for Redmond’s arrest. As one of his specialties was raiding the homes of the
see what a difference "extra service" makes.
officers who pursued him, he must have cooled off many a would-be captor.
HAIR EXPRESSIONS thanks their clients for their business
continued on page 22 and support, and looks forward to serving you in the future!
PAGE 22 PICKENS COUNTY AREA
"MAJOR" LEWIS R. REDMOND - continued from page 21
Still, things were hot enough in his usual haunts around the junction of South
Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia that in the spring of 1879 he moved three
days west to Maple Springs on the Little Tennessee, several miles west of the little
village of Charleston, North Carolina, which changed its name to Bryson City a
decade later. So famous was he that a highly fictionalized account of his life by R.A
Cobb was published in that same year.
With Redmond’s arrival, illegal moonshine traffic made a quantum leap in
Swain County almost overnight. Concerned citizens filed complaints in Washington,
D.C. Three raids were made on his hideout, which consisted of a cabin set against
a cliff with a view of the only approach and a canoe at a landing on the river
below.
In 1879, having been forewarned, he headed downstream 20 minutes before
his would-be abductors arrived. The second raid in 1881 found him going out a
small escape hole in the rear of his house as the officers came in the front door.
No doubt he once again used the canoe to escape downriver. During the third raid
later that year, Redmond came out with a gun. Realizing he was surrounded, he
attempted to run.
"Within a few steps he fell with six bullets in him," read one account. The New
York Times prematurely reported his death, but Redmond had a tough constitution
that fully complemented his rowdy disposition. He survived to live another 25
Hanover House
years.
After the arrest, he was taken to Charleston (Bryson City), where his wife, dur- EARLY HISTORY
ing a visit, managed to slip him a pistol concealed under a pillow. The officers found Paul de St. Julien, a French Huguenot, completed the house in 1716 in what
out about it and confronted Redmond with the advice that if he moved he would be is now Berkeley County in South Carolina's low country. It served as both a resi-
killed, which was exactly the sort of language he understood. After surrendering the dence and frontier fortress against the danger of Indian attack. It heard the sound
pistol, he was moved to Asheville and then on to Greenville, South Carolina, for of marching British soldiers as they camped nearby; saw the dread days of the
trial. 1860s and their depletive aftermath. Largely forsaken and in ruin in the 1940s, it
Redmond spent almost three years in prisons in New York and South Carolina faced annihilation again - in the path of a hydro-electric plant to impound waters of
until being granted a pardon by President Chester A. Arthur in 1884. He died near the Santee and Cooper Rivers.
Seneca, South Carolina, in 1906, leaving a wife, two sons, and seven daughters,
who had inscribed on his gravestone: "He was the sunshine of our life."
Ironically enough, shortly before his death—as a law-abiding man during a
RESTORATION
Hanover commanded the interest of Clemson University, which was instru-
period when whiskey production had become legal—he was hired by a government
mental in financing and engineering its exacting reconstruction, an accomplish-
distillery at Walhalla, South Carolina, to oversee its production, which was of poor
ment in the very image of Colonial ingenuity, perseverance and faith. With a small
quality. Whatever his other deficiencies, Redmond was recognized—even by fed-
grant of $1,270 in monetary aid, the University began removal on August 19, 1941.
eral officials—as a man who knew how to make good stuff. For the government, he
Each mortised beam and board was labeled. Each hand-made brick was painstak-
turned out a "special blend" distributed by a Charleston, South Carolina, company
ingly removed. Each window, door, mantel and piece of framework was marked,
with a picture of the infamous "Major" Lewis R. Redmond right there on the barrel
photographed and replaced in its original position 250 miles to the north.
heads and bottle labels for all to see and contemplate.
George Ellison is a naturalist and writer who resides in Bryson City, North
Carolina. His new book Mountain Passages: Natural and Cultural History of SYMBOL OF UNITY
Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains was published by The Paul de St. Julien died in 1741 and his daughter, Mary, inherited Hanover. After
History Press in June 2005. His essay about the life of "Major" Lewis R. Redmond her marriage to Henry Ravenel, September 13, 1760, Hanover became identified
is reprinted from Smoky Mountain News, a regional newsmagazine published in with the Ravenel family for 138 years. Hanover House remains a monument to the
Waynesville, North Carolina, where it was originally published in December 2000. kindnesses extended by England to her tortured and homeless neighbors-by-sea,
and a bond with five centuries of the past. More significant to South Carolinians, it
General Andrew Pickens (1739- 1817) is a symbol of unity between two divergent sections of their state.

American soldier in the War of Independence, was born in Paxton, Bucks County, VISITORS
Pennsylvania, on the 19th of September 1739. His family settled at the Waxhaws (in what Hanover House is located on east campus at Clemson University, 11 miles
is now Lancaster County), South Carolina, in 1752. He fought against the Cherokees in from Interstate Highway 85 via U.S. Highway 76.
1761 as a lieutenant. In the War of Independence he rose to brigadier-general (after
Restoration and furnishings of the interior are projects of the Spartanburg
Cowpens) in the South Carolina militia. He was a captain among the American troops
Committee of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of South
which surrendered at Ninety Six in November 1775.
On the I4th of February 1779, with 300-400 men, he surprised and defeated about Carolina.
700 Loyalists under Colonel Boyd on Kettle Creek, Wilkes County, Georgia; on the 20th
of June he fought at Stone Ferry; and later in the same year at Tomassee defeated the 864-656-2241­
Cherokees, who were allied with the British.
Upon the surrender of Charleston (May 1780) he became a prisoner on parole,
which he observed rigidly until, contrary to the promises made to him, Major James
Dunlap plundered his plantation; he then returned to active service. His command
(about 150 men) joined General Daniel Morgan immediately before the battle of Cowpens,
MAGNOLIAS OF
in which Pickens commanded an advance guard of men from Georgia and North
Carolina and twice rallied the broken American militia; for his services Congress gave him
EASLEY ASSISTED LIVING
a sword. ADMINISTRATOR - SUE PARKS
With Colonel Henry Lee he harassed Lieut.-Colonel Banastre Tarleton, who was THERAPEUTIC DIETS • PERSONAL LAUNDRY • DRESSING
attempting to gather a Loyalist force just before the battle of Guilford Court House; and • GROOMING • MEDICATION SUPERVISION/FACILITATION
with Lee and others, he captured Augusta (June 5, 1781) after a siege. At Eutaw Springs
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Cherokees again and forced them to surrender all lands south of the Savannnh River and
east of the Chattahoochee.
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After the war he was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives for
a number of years, of the State Constitutional Convention in 1790, and of the National 864-859-3303
House of Representatives in 1793-1795. He died in Pendleton district, South Carolina, on 123 COUCH LANE EASLEY
the 17th of August 1817. He had married in 1765 Rebecca Calhoun, an aunt of John C.
Calhoun. Their son, Andrew Pickens (1779-1838), served as a lieutenant-colonel in the EVERYONE AT MAGNOLIAS OF EASLEY ASSISTED LIVING THANKS THEIR CUSTOMERS FOR
PAST BUSINESS & SUPPORT, & LOOKS FORWARD TO SERVING YOU IN THE FUTURE!
War of 1812, and was governor of South Carolina in 1816-1818.
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John C. Calhoun Pickens, Where The

Influential Political Grant Blue Ridge Mountains
The John C.
Calhoun Man-
Rise To Meet The Sky
sion, homestead Nestled in northwestern South Carolina is a very special place called Pickens
of South Carol- County where the Blue Ridge Mountains rise to meet the sky. Where memorable
ina’s eminent sunsets lace lakes Keowee, Jocasse and Hartwell. Named after the Revolutionary
statesman dur- War General Andrew Pickens, the county's rich Southern heritage dates back to
ing the last 25 the 17th century.
years of his life, Whether it's exploring history, breathing clean mountain air, sailing on crystal
is one of the clear lakes or enjoying the many cultural events and festivals, you'll find it in
nation’s great Pickens County. Sassafras Mountain, the highest in South Carolina, is a popular
historic homes. attraction of outdoor lovers, while hikers can explore nature trails at Table Rock or
The 1,100-acre Keowee Toxaway State Parks. Both parks have modern campsite facilities, summer
plantation and cabins, swimming, picnic areas and splendid fishing for vacationers. On breezy
homestead were afternoons, many sailboats can be seen on the beautiful lakes throughout the
acquired by county. The Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway, which cuts through the northern
Calhoun around portion, provides access to most recreational areas as well as refreshing views of
1825. The oldest the Sumter National Forest and the natural quiet beauty of the countryside. But
part of the house, Pickens County is more than just a vacation spot. It's an area where business and
erected about industry flourish. Excellent sites and a community of friendly, hard working people
1803 by Dr. make it attractive to new and expanding industry. Pickens County is also blessed
James McElhen- with a significant agricultural base and educational opportunities. It is the home of
ny, pastor of Central Wesleyan College and highly regarded Clemson University. Tri-County TEC
nearby Old is also readily accessible from the county. Pickens County is an area of natural
Stone Church, scenic beauty interspersed with towns and villages, I-85 provides easy access
was called when desired to major urban areas. Greenville is only 30 minutes away and
Clergy Hall. The Charlotte just 100 miles to the east. Metropolitan Atlanta is only 150 miles away via
Calhouns en- I-85 to the west.
larged the house Without question, there’s a lot of good living in Pickens County, South Carolina.
to its present So, if you’re looking for a place to live, work, retire or vacation, take a close look.
size and re- Pickens County may be just the place for you.
named it Fort Hill, honoring an old fort built on the land in 1776 as protection from
a nearby settlement of Indians. Clemson University now occupies the plantation
acres - a vision materialized
through the generosity of
Calhoun’s son-in-law, Thomas G.
Clemson.
Fort Hill is typical of the era in
which it was built. Its simplicity of
design is characteristic of the
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