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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM245A_furman-l-smith-memorial-highway-a-war-memorial_Central-SC.html
In memory of Furman L. Smith Veteran of World War II killed in Italy June 1, 1944 for heroic action beyond the call of duty. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor 1925-1944.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO90_the-piazza_Central-SC.html
These extra wide porches, used for entertaining and enjoyment of he cool breezes, are called piazzas.
Seen on every piazza is a joggling board. In this country, the joggling board got its start in Charleston in 1803. By lightly bouncing, they w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJWF_central_Central-SC.html
[Front]:The town of Central, chartered in 1875, grew up along what is now Gaines Street. The post office was called Five Mile from 1851 to 1871. In the 1870s the Atlanta & Richmond Airline Railway built its depot, hotel, offices, and railroad shop…
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This rose garden was created to honor Bertha Evans Morgan, wife of J. Robert Morgan, who was a nephew of Jeptha and Minnie Morgan.
Bertha Morgan was a teacher, wife, mother, Clemson University employee and dedicated Christian. Throughout her lo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA4O_the-central-history-museum_Central-SC.html
Railroads and FarmingIn 1873, the town of Central was established as a train headquarters where engines were changed. The town was named for its central location between Atlanta and Charlotte. Central rapidly filled with dispatchers, conductors, e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA47_the-central-history-museum_Central-SC.html
The Central Heritage Society purchased the Morgan House in 1995 as headquarters for the Central History Museum. Several of the rooms are almost exactly as Jessie and Jennie Morgan left them, while others focus on Central, South Carolina history. L…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9ZS_freedoms-hill-church_Central-SC.html
First Wesleyan MethodistChurch in the South1848
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM66R_ashtabula_Central-SC.html
This plantation on the old road to Pickensville has been the home of several prominent S.C. families. Many of its owners were members of the Pendleton Farmers Society, and during the nineteenth century, studies, experiments, and advances in agricu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM63H_keowee-john-ewing-colhoun_Central-SC.html
Keowee2? miles west is the site of Keowee built by John Ewing Colhoun as his upcountry seat in 1792. His sister, Mrs. Andrew Pickens, lived nearby at Hopewell. His daughter, Floride, married her cousin, John C. Calhoun, and lived at Fort Hill, 2&#…