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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9CE_feasterville-female-and-male-academy_Blair-SC.html
Around 1840 an academy was established at this site by John Feaster, a noted landowner of this area, for the education of female and male students. By 1842, both academy building and a boarding house (dormitory)had been erected. Mr. Feaster, appoi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9B0_old-brick-church_Jenkinsville-SC.html
On May 9, 1803, the Associate Reformed Synod of the Carolinas was organized here at Ebenezer A.R.P. Church, built in 1788 by a congregation dating from colonial days. The rock wall was added in 1852. Damaged by Union troops in 1865, the church was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9AZ_the-oaks_Winnsboro-SC.html
(Front):This early Greek Revival house, built about 1835, is notable for its central double-tiered pedimented portico and double end chimneys. It was named for the oak avenue leading up to it and the oak grove surrounding it. The Oaks was built fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9AX_confederate-headquarters_Ridgeway-SC.html
During February 17-19, 1865, General P.G.T. Beauregard, with Wade Hampton's cavalry acting as rear guard, made his headquarters here, telegraphing General R.E. Lee in Virginia news of the evacuation of Columbia, 20 miles south, before retiring to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9AU_cathcart-ketchin-house-catharine-ladd_Winnsboro-SC.html
[Two-sided marker]Cathcart-Ketchin HouseRichard Cathcart purchased this lot from John McMaster in 1829, and it is thought he built the present federal-style house shortly thereafter. The house has had a number of owners including Priscilla Ketchin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9AS_james-henry-carlisle_Winnsboro-SC.html
Born in this house on May 24, 1825, the son of William and Mary Ann Carlisle, this noted teacher received his education at Mount Zion Institute and South Carolina College. A delegate in 1860 to the Secession Convention and a legislator in 1864, hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9AQ_bethel-church_Winnsboro-SC.html
[Marker Front]:This Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church was incorporated in 1823. Early pastors were the Rev. James Lyle and the Rev. Thomas Ketchin, installed 1825 and 1844 respectively. The old cemetery, located at corner of Fairfield and Van…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9AP_fairfield-county-courthouse_Winnsboro-SC.html
This courthouse was built in 1822 by Wm. McCreight under the supervision of Robert Mills, South Carolina architect, then serving as Supt. of Public Works. Alterations and additions were made in 1844. It was renovated in 1939 with the addition of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9AO_town-clock_Winnsboro-SC.html
In memory ofthose early citizensof Winnsboroughwhose civic spiritprompted them toerect this townclock in the year of ourLord - 1833
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9AM_william-porcher-dubose_Winnsboro-SC.html
This noted author-theologian, born at this site April 11, 1836, educated at Mt. Zion Institute, the Citadel, and the University of Virginia, served as an officer and a chaplain in the Confederate War. He was Rector in Winnsboro and Abbeville, and …
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