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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEDA_battle-of-eutaw_Cross-SC.html
[ D.A.R. Emblem ] This stone marks the field whereon was fought the battle of Eutaw, September 8, 1781, between a force of the United States under Major General Nathanael Greene and a force of Great Britain under Colonel Stuart. Neither side was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAYS_orangeburg-county_Branchville-SC.html
(Left text)Parish HouseBuilt in the 1830's it is thought to be the oldest of the plantation summer homes in the area. Acquired by the Church of the Epiphany across the street, it was used for various church activities. Now it serves as a restauran…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMASC_branchville-depot_Branchville-SC.html
The first settlement of the town of Branchville was 1735 about one mile southeast of the present town. Almost 100 years later, the present town grew from 170 acres of land purchased from the South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company. It was locate…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6FK_south-carolina-canal-rail-road-company_Branchville-SC.html
Began first successful scheduled steam railroad service in America on December 25, 1830, and by 1833its 136 miles from Charleston to Hamburg made it the world's longest railroad.Now part of the Southern Railway System.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5UJ_the-town-of-north_North-SC.html
In the year 1891, John F. North, Samson A. Livingston, and George W. Pou gave jointly and equally one hundred acres of land to establish a town and railway depot. The seperate tracts joined near this spot. The town was named in honor of John F. No…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5P1_defense-of-edisto-bridge_Orangeburg-SC.html
Occupying Rifle Pits and manning a smallbattery in defense of the Edisto River Bridge, at this point less than sixhundred Confederates temporarily halted the advance of the right wingof the Federal Army commanded byGen.W.T. Sherman. On Feb. 12, 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5K9_hawthorne-school-of-aeronautics_Orangeburg-SC.html
From 1941 to 1945, 5924 American &French pilots were trained here, totaling almost 330,00 flight hours. Site is 1 mi. NW.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5J0_zion-church_Orangeburg-SC.html
Evidence indicates it was one of theearliest Methodist churches in theOrangeburg area. The original building,built before the Civil War, was replacedin the 1880s. Appointed ministers replaced circuit riders about 1843. Zionwas abandoned as a full …