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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHIA_the-frampton-lines_Yemassee-SC.html
(Obverse): Remnants of a large earthwork originally more tha 100 yards long are still visible south,west and northwest of the Frampton House. This battery,constructed in 1861~62 by Confederate troops in the Department of S.C. and Ga., was part of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHDU_oak-grove-baptist-church_Varnville-SC.html
(Front text) This church was organized in 1870 by Revs. John D. Nix, W.H. Shuman, and Jonas Trowell. F.J. Bryan and A.W. Crosby were its first deacons; Rev. Trowell became its first minister. This sanctuary, dedicated in 1871, was built on land la…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB51_thomas-heyward-jr_Ridgeland-SC.html
[ Emblem The Signers Of The Declaration Of Independence, Inc ] ( We Mutually Pledge To Each Other Our Lives Our Fortunes and Our Sacred Honor)Thomas Heyward Jr.Signer Of The DeclarationOf Independence Placed ByDescendants Of The Signers Of TheDecl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB07_gopher-tortoise-square_Ridgeland-SC.html
Prior to the 1890's, the town of Ridgeland wasknown as Gopher Hill, getting that name from theabundance of Gopher Tortoises that inhabited thesand hills of the area.Gopherus Polyphemus,commonly called the Gopher Tortoise, are long lived herbivores…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAYR_battle-of-coosawhatchie_Coosawhatchie-SC.html
CoosawhatchieJasper County, South Carolina Commanders: Colonels William Moultrie, JohnLaurens; Gen. Augustine PrevostCasualties: 3 Americans killed, 8 wounded"Despite the defeat at Port Royal Island, GeneralPrevost was determined to make a seconda…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAF5_j-lamar-brantley-road_Pleasant-City-SC.html
Named in 1982 in recognition of his life and service to his community and state He served the 14th District as a member, South Carolina Highway Commission, 1962 - 66 and as Chairman, 1965 - 66 Through Mr. Brantley's efforts this road was added to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA03_the-frampton-line_Yemassee-SC.html
*A large "earthwork," over 100 yardsin length was raised on this site byGeneral Robert E. Lee's troopsc. 1862.This fortification was afall-back position from which todefend the Charleston to SavannahRailroad, an important supplyline for the Confe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5K8_st-matthews-baptist-church_Ridgeland-SC.html
This church was founded in 1870 withRev. Plenty Pinckney as its firstminister and worshipped in a "bushtent" nearby until a log church wasbuilt a few years later. A new framechurch was built on this site in the1890's during the pastorate of Rev.C.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5H5_euhaw-baptist-church_Ridgeland-SC.html
[Marker Front]:Established on Edisto Island about1686 by Scotch dissenters, thisis the second oldest Baptist organization in the South. Formany years a branch of FirstBaptist Church in Charleston, Euhawdeclared itself a seperate churchin 1745 afte…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5CJ_tillman_Tillman-SC.html
By 1820, the road to Two Sisters Ferry intersected the Purrysburg road at this spot, which had become known asHennis Crossroads by 1848. A post office established here in 1880 was given the name Tillman. According to tradition, this was to honor U…
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