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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM86Q_first-baptist-church-village-cemetery_Edgefield-SC.html
First Baptist ChurchFounded in 1823 as Edgefield Baptist Church, with Basil Manly, Sr., Pastor, Matthew Mims, Clerk, and Arthur Simkins, Moderator, this church led in the establishment here in 1826 of Furman Academy and Theological Institution. Wi…
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Site of law offices ofEldred SimkinsCongressman, Lt.-GovernorGeorge McDuffieCongressman, Governor,U.S. SenatorFrancis W. PickensCongressman, Governor,Minister to RussiaFrancis H. WardlawAuthor ofOrdinance of SecessionJohn C. SheppardLt.-Governor, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM86C_edgefield-united-methodist-church-the-reverend-joseph-moore_Edgefield-SC.html
Edgefield United Methodist ChurchBy 1841, this congregation was established and was a member of the Edgefield circuit. The present structure was dedicated in November of 1892 by Bishop W.W. Duncan. The Reverend Joseph Moore sold to the church the …
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Native of Edgefield Born 1902County Supt. of Education 1929-1933State Senator 1933-1938Circuit Judge 1938-1946U.S. Army - World War II 1942-1946Governor of South Carolina 1947-1951United States Senate 1954-Chairman - Senate Judiciary Comm. 1984-Pr…
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A tribute to the Governersand Lieutenant Governors of SouthCarolina who werenatives of or at one timeresidents of EdgefieldDistrict or County.GovernorsAndrew Pickens II (1816-18)George McDuffie (1834-36)Pierce Mason Butler (1836-38)James H. Hammon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM85Y_welcome-to-historic-edgefield_Edgefield-SC.html
This Court House Square, which was identified as the site of the courthouse and jail for the newly established Edgefield District in 1785, has been the center of life here for over two centuries. Today the present courthouse, which was built in 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM85U_edgefield-county-confederate-monument_Edgefield-SC.html
Erected by theWomenofEdgefield, S.C.to the Memoryof their ConfederateDead.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM85S_edgefield-county-veterans-memorial_Edgefield-SC.html
[Front]:Dedicatedin grateful tributeto the men and womenof Edgefield Countywho served in the armedforces of our countryduring World War I-IIand Korean War inpreserving our freedomand our way of life.[Reverse]:Dedicatedin grateful tributeto the men…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM85Q_martha-m-rich-building_Edgefield-SC.html
This building is dedicated to Martha M. Rich for her long and faithful service to Edgefield County. County Council MembersC. Monroe Kneece - ChairmanSamuel B. Speight - Vice ChairmanBetty Ann ButlerNorman DornHazel M. KitchensWayne Adams - Coun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM85K_edgefield-county-world-war-i-memorial_Edgefield-SC.html
Erected by the Edgefield Daughtersof the American Revolution in memoryof the men from Edgefield Countywho gave their lives in the War withGermany; and to all who answeredtheir country's call in service andsacrifice and still live to add gloryto Ed…
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