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Ridge Spring is populated by descendants of the early settlers as well as others who have discovered its beauty and friendly people. Although a public road opened in 1770 connecting the village to nearby cities, and a 1771 document reveals that Ki…
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As a Grateful Tribute tothe Patriotism and Valor ofMichael Watsona captain in the militia of the State ofSouth Carolina, who fell in action againstthe British at Dean Swamp, Orangeburg District in 1781and was buried in the Episcopal GraveyardOrang…
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[Column Inscription]Commandancy of the Alamo -Bexar, Feby. 24th, 1836-To the people of Texas & all Americans in the world.
Fellow Citizens & Compatriots -I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna — I have susta…
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At Old Saluda Town, about ten miles north of here, July 2, 1755, Governor Glen obtained from Old Hop and other chiefs of the Cherokee Nation the cession of the territory embraced by the present counties of Spartanburg, Cherokee west of Broad River…
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Spann Methodist ChurchThis church was founded ca. 1805 at the plantation of John Spann, Jr., about 1 mi. N. Bishop Francis Asbury preached there in 1807 and 1811. The first church on this site was built and the cemetery was established ca. 1840. T…
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[Front]Hare's Mill, which stood here on Cloud's Creek, was a large grist mill owned by James Hare (1838-1929). Hare bought the mill from the Rinehart family in 1885 and moved it here. The two-story mill ground both corn and wheat, using water powe…
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[Front]This is the family cemetery of Mathias Jones (1779-1829), planter, merchant, and state representative 1814-17. Jones moved from Virginia to Ridge Spring, in what was then Edgefield District, about 1800. He, his wife Clara Perry Jones (1786-…
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[Front]This cemetery, dating to the early 19th century, was originally the Watson and Boatwright family cemetery before it was enlarged to become the town cemetery. Many descendants of Capt. Michael Watson (1726-1782) are buried in the walled sect…
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These are the onesfrom Saluda County whodied in defense oftheir country in herfive most recent wars
"They died that othersmight live free."
Spanish American WarWoodruff Holston
World War ISammie O. Bedenbaugh, Clattis Bell, Oscar Berry, L…
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Memorial
Colonel William Barrett TravisBorn near Saluda, S.C. August 9, 1809.Gave his life for liberty and freedomat the Alamo March 6, 1836.His last message for reinforcements ended thus:"I have held this place against overwhelming numbers and…