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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ER7_stumphouse-tunnel_Walhalla-SC.html
(Front) The unfinished railroad tunnel cut into the SE face of Stumphouse Mtn. is the largest of three begun before the Civil War by the Blue Ridge Rail Road, for a line from Anderson, S.C., to Knoxville, Tenn. Work began in late 1853. About 1,500…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM181A_combat-infantrymen-monument_Walhalla-SC.html
To Honor All CombatInfantrymenWe were boys and we were youngWe became men on that hill we overrunSome of us lived, many of us diedFor a moment with us abideAnd join in prayer with meTo honor those of the combat infantry.The Combat Infantrymen'sAss…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1818_oconee-heritage-center_Walhalla-SC.html
Located along the edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the history of Oconee County dates back to when the area was predominately inhabited by the Cherokee.
Following the American Revolution, and after settlement increased in South Carolina's Upst…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM180W_colonel-r-t-jaynes_Walhalla-SC.html
This building, constructed in 1905, was the law office of "Colonel" Robert Thompson Jaynes from 1905 until he retired in 1950.
"Colonel Bob" began his practice of law in 1885. His most notable case was Hopkins vs. Clemson College, a case which …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVJN_patriots-hall-oconee-veterans-museum_Walhalla-SC.html
Built in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the "Old Rock Building" was constructed from rock found at nearby historic Stumphouse Tunnel. The building is owned by Oconee County. Before becoming the home to the Oconee Veteran's Museum, this b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDTH_gen-john-a-wagener_Walhalla-SC.html
FrontFounder of Walhalla. Born in Sievern, Kingdom of Hannover. Germany July 21, 1816. He emigrated to Charleston, SC where her became a leader in the German emigrant community. Elected Mayor of Charleston. Organized the German Colonization Societ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDTF_the-english-school_Walhalla-SC.html
FrontWalhalla, in what was Pickens District until Oconee County was created in 1868, was founded by the German Colonization Society of Charleston in 1850 and boasted as many as 500 German settlers by 1855. The first school offering instruction in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBG2_john-a-wagener-monument_Walhalla-SC.html
[East Side]:Erectedto the Memory ofGen. Jno. A. WagenerFounder of Walhallaand to His Co-laborersof the GermanColonization SocietyAugust 23-24, 1900.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9RJ_stumphouse-mountain-tunnel_Walhalla-SC.html
The history of Stumphouse Tunnel is as rich as the surrounding land and carries with it stories of dreams, failures, hardships, and opportunities. The dream was to develop a railroad line from Charleston, South Carolina to Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9DX_oconee-county-veterans-memorial_Walhalla-SC.html
In appreciation ofthe Oconee County Veterans Committeefor establishing this park in honorOconee County soldiers who servedso that we could be free.