Inscription
Anderson Water, Light, & Power Co.,
organized in 1894 by
William C. Whitner,
was successful the next year
in transmitting electricity over
the distance of six miles
to Anderson.
This achievement was a herald
of the industrial revolution
in the South.
Details
| HM Number | HM6XB |
|---|---|
| Series | This marker is part of the South Carolina: Anderson County Historical Association/Society series |
| Tags | |
| Marker Number | 4-2 |
| Year Placed | 1956 |
| Placed By | Anderson County Historical Association |
| Marker Condition |   2 out of 10 (1 reports) |
| Date Added | Friday, October 24th, 2014 at 12:59pm PDT -07:00 |
Pictures
Photo Credits: [1] JOEL ONCALE(HISTORICAL MARKER SOCIETY OF ANDERSON [2] JOEL ONCALE(HISTORICAL MARKER SOCIETY OF ANDERSON
Locationbig map
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 17S E 352692 N 3816915 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 34.48331667, -82.60420000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 34° 28.999', W 82° 36.252' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 34° 28' 59.94" N, 82° 36' 15.12" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 864 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 23 US-76, Anderson SC 29621, US |
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