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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SSN_welcome-to-landsford-canal-state-park-historical_Catawba-SC.html
Landsford Canal is located along the banks of the Catawba River in the South Carolina Piedmont. Because this region sits atop a fall line, it features changes in elevation that produce shoals and rapids. In the 19th century, merchants bypassed the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SSK_landsford-canal-state-park-trails-historical_Catawba-SC.html
Canal Trail (orange) This trail is an easy 1.25 miles one way, starting from either the Park Office parking or the south entrance parking area. Total round-trip time is about 2 hours. The trail follows Landsford Canal, which was built in the 19th …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SSJ_a-nest-with-a-birds-eye-view-historical_Catawba-SC.html
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When people look for a home, one consideration is convenience to a grocery store. The bald eagles that nest here had something similar in mind: access to their favorite food - fish - in the Catawba River. When keen eyes on a handy meal,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SFS_davega-building_Chester-SC.html
Evidence points to this place as the location of Mary Boykin Chesnut's apartment in the spring of 1865 after she fled Richmond just preceding the fall of the Confederacy.
Chester's Post Office was located here around the turn of the century.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SFR_chester-hotel-building-1866-1876_Chester-SC.html
The chief hotel, was in operation as early as 1835 & stood on this site. Other hotels have been located here. Portions of this building date as early as 1854.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SFQ_blaser-building-1871-1874_Chester-SC.html
The following jewelry stores have occupied the lower floor of this building; Brandts, Robinsons, Royals, & Runyans. The original clock tower has been removed. From 1820 to 1853, two courthouses (one wooden & one rock) stood in front. The town well…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SFO_chester-lodge-world-war-ii_Chester-SC.html
Proudly we pay tribute to the
members of our organization who
answered the call to the colors
in World War II
Jake S. Colvin, Jr.
T.W. Barrett, Horace R. Harris
Charles M. Bell, Robert R. Ritchie
John A. Crosby, Dewey O. Snead
Arthur D. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SFI_confederate-parrott-field-rifle-model-1863_Chester-SC.html
This War Between the States era cannon is one of four similar cannon discovered February 1986, on the grounds of Calvary Baptist Church, Chester, S.C. All four cannon were spiked with shells and each had the trunnions and cascabel knobs broken off…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SFG_chester-county-courthouse-1825-1855_Chester-SC.html
Chester County's fifth courthouse replaced three others in the city & the first courthouse was located (1785-1791) at John Walker's House in the Lewis Community.
In 1928, the 3-story rear wings were added, & in 1975 interior renovation[s] were …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SFE_confederate-parrott-field-rifle-model-1863_Chester-SC.html
This War Between the States era cannon is one of four similar cannon discovered February 1986, on the grounds of Calvary Baptist Church, Chester, S.C. All four cannon were spiked with shells and each had the trunnions and cascabel knobs broken off…