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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD10_to-the-veterans-of-all-the-wars_Barnwell-SC.html
(West Face)[ US Army Emblem ]Dedicated To the Glory of God To the Veterans of all WarsPresented by Comrades in Arms American Legion Post andAuxiliary Units of Barnwell County ( South Face)[ Marine Corps Emblem ]Dedicated To the Glory of God…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCXA_ashley-willis-house_Williston-SC.html
This Greek revival house was built between 1833 and1850 and features a wide gable- front form unusualfor the period. John Ashley and then Elijah Willisowned this land before 1850: the house was likelybuilt by the Ashley family. Williston, chartere…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM67D_the-best-friend_Williston-SC.html
Throughout the ages, good transportation has been vital in setting one area apart from another. Whether for communication, industrial growth, or simply visitation, the people well knew the necessity of quick and easy travel. What began as a mere d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5PO_the-sundial_Barnwell-SC.html
The oldest known device for the measurement of time,a sundial indicates time by the position of the shadowof a gnomon cast by the sun on the face of a dialmarked in hours. The gnonon is a flat piece of metal inthe center of the dial with its back …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5KF_solomon-blatt-sr_Barnwell-SC.html
Born in Blackwell, South Carolina on February 27, 1895, Soloman Blatt has unselfishly devoted a lifetime of remarkable service to all of the citizens of Barnwell County and the state of South Carolina while setting National and International recor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5KE_gods-acre-healing-springs_Blackville-SC.html
DeededTo Almighty God To Be Used By The SickAnd AfflictedByL.P. Lute BoylstonJuly 21, 1944"The most precious piece of earthI have ever owned"
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5KD_gods-acre-healing-springs_Blackville-SC.html
According to tradition the Indians reverencedthe water for its healing properties as a giftfrom the great spirit. They led the British wounded to their secretwaters during the American Revolution and the wounded were healed. This historical …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5KC_gods-acre-healing-springs_Blackville-SC.html
(Front text) By tradition, Healing Springs got its name during the Revolutionary War. In 1781 after a bloody battle at nearby Windy Hill Creek, four wounded Tories sent inland from Charleston by General Banastre (the Butcher) Tarleton were left in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5KB_edgar-a-brown_Barnwell-SC.html
Court Stenographer Second Circuit 1908-1918Member of House of Representatives 1921-1926Speaker House of Representatives 1925-1926South Carolina Senate 1929-1972President Pro Tempore of Senate 1949-1972Chairman Senate Finance Committee 1942-1972 …
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(Front text)The grave of Tarlton Brown (1757 - 1845),militia officer, state representative, and state senator, is located here. Brown, a native of Virginia, moved to S.C. at anearly age and settled in what was thenOrangeburg District, near Briar C…
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