Harleyville

Harleyville (HM1J7L)

Location: Harleyville, SC 29448 Dorchester County
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Country: United States of America
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N 33° 12.873', W 80° 26.87'

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Harleyville is named for the Harley family who owned much of the land that comprises the present town. William "Cow Bill" Harley owned substantial property in this vicinity and raised cattle for the Charleston market. In 1885 he sold a right of way across his land to the Eutawville Railroad, which built a road between Pregnall,s and Eutaw Springs with Harleyville a regular stop. The railroad spurred development of the lumber industry and the town was incorporated in 1893.

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As automobile travel became more popular in the 20th century, Harleyville again benefited from its location along what was then one of S.C.'s main thoroughfares. S.C. Hwy. 2 (now Hwy. 178) was the first hard-surfaced road in Dorchester County. When completed in 1932 it extended from upstate S.C. to Charleston. Considered "S.C.'s Main St.," Hwy. 2 allowed Harleyville to remain a trading center for surrounding farms. I-26 replaced S.C. Hwy. 2 as a main highway in the 1960s.
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HM NumberHM1J7L
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Marker Number1821
Year Placed2014
Placed ByThe Upper Dorchester County Historical Society
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 at 1:01pm PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 551456 N 3675208
Decimal Degrees33.21455000, -80.44783333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 33° 12.873', W 80° 26.87'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds33° 12' 52.38" N, 80° 26' 52.2" W
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Area Code(s)843
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near US-178, Harleyville SC 29448, US
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