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The Washington Light Infantry of Charleston, South Carolina, erected this monument in 1856 near the final stages of the Battle of Cowpens to commemorate the important American victory here. Though the years have changed much of the monument's orig…
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In 1787 this field was a grassy meadow dotted with tall hardwoods, native grasses and cane. Today, the land is being restored to its appearance at the time of the battle.
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In 1849, journalist-historian Benson Lossing traveled to the Scruggs farm seeking information about the Cowpens battle. Using the house as a point of reference, he located fields "within a quarter mile of the Scruggs" where the battle raged more t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFW1_the-backyard_Gaffney-VA.html
"...the sumptuous board spread under the forest oaks .... everything that a luxurious country could produce, wines, and the well filled punch bowl, to say nothing of the invigorating mountain air ..."- Mary Cutts, Memoir, c. 1840.
The Backyard …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFW0_homes-for-enslaved-families_Gaffney-VA.html
Slaves who worked in the Madison's household lived in this nearby area known as the "south yard." The yards of these homes, where most of the household activities took place, were in direct sight of the mansion. As a result, the Madisons would hav…
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Granard Graded and High SchoolThis is the original location of Granard Graded and High School, also known as Granard Street School. It was built here between 1905 and 1914 and included the first black high school in Gaffney. The first high school …
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1775 - 1854Michael GaffneyFounderCity of GaffneyMemorial Wall Erected 1976by City of GaffneyLeonard Hope, MayorBen L. Clary, City AdministratorRay Clary, Frank Guyton, Fred KirbyJohn Q. Little, Vernon Sanders,J. Chad SarrattCouncilmenCherokee Hist…
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A pioneer in the Promotion of theConservation District movement,locally, statewide, and national.First chairman ~ Broad RiverConservation District.First president ~ S.C. Associationof Conservation Districts.First president ~ National Associationof…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8W0_millwood-park_Gaffney-SC.html
In Memory ofJack E. MillwoodFor 22 Years OfOutstandingLoyaltyDedicationand Distinguished ServiceAs Commissioner ForThe Board Of Public WorksWe DedicateMillwood Park
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8P1_form-the-line-of-battle_Gaffney-SC.html
Today Tarleton's force would be called a combined arms task force. It contained all the elements to conduct a quick movement and "engage an enemy." Ranks of redcoated fusiliers, regulars, and raw recruits of the 7th Regiment formed in this immedia…