Iva

Iva (HMTI1)

Location: Iva, SC 29655 Anderson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 34° 18.367', W 82° 39.8'

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A Small Railroad Town

A "Great" Town
In 1886, the Savannah Valley railroad made its way into lower Anderson County. The depot town of Cook's Station was named for Dr. Augustus G. Cook, a local physician and businessman. The town was later called Iva in honor of Iva Cook Bryson, Dr. Cook's daughter. The settlement consisted of little more than a store, a grain mill or cotton gin, blacksmith shops, and a cottonseed oil mill. With the arrival of the railroad, the community went from a farming settlement, to a railroad community, and later became an industrial mill community when Jackson Mill was founded in 1906.

In 1985, the Town of Iva officially became a "Great Town" in South Carolina marking the beginning of the restoration of Iva. Outdoor recreational activities are numerous given its proximity to Hartwell, Russell, Secession, and Thurmond Lakes. Located only miles from downtown Iva is the Thomason-Bowie Outdoor Educational Farm that is open to the public.

Jackson Mill
Jackson Mill, once considered one of the strongest cotton mills in the South, was built by Thomas C. Jackson. At its peak, the mill boasted approximately 1500 workers and was the largest employer in this part of the county. Although the mill closed in the 1990s, the building remains standing and evidence of the mill village can still be found today.

Belton
The town of Belton was chartered in 1855 as a "child of the railroad." Today the revitalized town square invites shoppers and is also known as the "Tennis Capital of South Carolina," host of the annual Palmetto Championship.

Honea Path
Much like Iva, Honea Path began as an agricultural community and later became a railroad town. Most prominent on the town's landscape is the Chiquola Mill and nearby mill village.

Split Creek Dairy Goat Farm
Located on a few miles from Iva is the Split Creek Dairy Goat Farm. In addition to its world famous and award winning cheeses and fudge, the farm offers goat milk, goat milk soap, and art produced by one of the owners.
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HM NumberHMTI1
Series This marker is part of the South Carolina: South Carolina Heritage Corridor series
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Year Placed2010
Placed BySouth Carolina National Heritage Corridor
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Date Added Sunday, September 7th, 2014 at 5:40pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 346940 N 3797350
Decimal Degrees34.30611667, -82.66333333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 18.367', W 82° 39.8'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 18' 22.02" N, 82° 39' 48.00" W
Driving DirectionsGoogle Maps
Area Code(s)864
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 616 E Front St, Iva SC 29655, US
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