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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4X4_catholic-hill_Walterboro-SC.html
Settlers from Ireland of the Roman Catholic faith in this area helped form the ecclesiastical territory of Colleton, Beaufort, and Barnwell Districts under Bishop John England in 1831. The Church of St. James the Greater was dedicated on this site…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4DK_colleton-county-veterans-war-memorial_Walterboro-SC.html
Short and tall, rich and poor,black and white, farmer andshopkeeper - they came from every walk of life. The men and women of Colleton County havealways answered the call to defend the flag and protectour freedom.They have done this withouthesitat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4CO_bethel-presbyterian-church_Walterboro-SC.html
[Front text]This church, originally located at Jacksonboro, was founded in 1728 by Rev. Archibald Stobo (d.1741), father of the Presbyterian church in S.C. The first building at Jacksonboro was replaced in 1746 by a "hansome sanctuary" that stood …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4CL_walterborough-library-society_Walterboro-SC.html
Marked geographic center of townFirst location on present site ofSt. Jude's Episcopal ChurchMoved in 1845 to land given byRichard B. BedonNow used by theColleton County Historical Society
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4CJ_hickory-valley_Walterboro-SC.html
Near here in a hickory grove Paul and Jacob Walter built in 1784 summer houses which formed the nucleus of a summer colony which grew into the town of Walterboro. The first store in the town was here and later the first drug store. The park here w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4BU_walterboro_Walterboro-SC.html
Settled by Paul and Jacob Walter in 1784. Became a summer resort for Edisto, Combahee and Ashepoo planters. Incorporated in 1826. Since 1822 the County Seat of Colleton. In the court house was held, June 1826, the first Nullification Meeting under…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4B9_confederate-monument_Walterboro-SC.html
(Front face):To the Confederate soldiers of Colleton County, SCTo those who fought and livedTo those who fought and diedTo those who gave muchAnd to those who gave all(Rear face):To the mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of Colleton County Who …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4B8_colleton-county-courthouse_Walterboro-SC.html
(Front Text): The original section of this courthouse, completed in 1882 after the county seat moved to Walterboro from Jacksonborough, was built by contractor William Thompson. The front portico is attributed to Robert Mills, who completed an unf…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4A8_hendersonville-arab-the-horse_Walterboro-SC.html
Hendersonville Settled in 1791 and known as Godfrey Savannah, this area later was the summer home for a colony of Combahee River rice planters. The settlement, known as Hendersonville by 1862, was named for Dr. Edward Rogers Henderson, a local lan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4A1_the-beacon_Walterboro-SC.html
In 1945, the army deeded the Walterboro Army Airfield, previously known as Anderson Airfield, jointly to the City of Walterboro and Colleton County, including all surplus equipment. The Beacon (Aircraft Guiding Light) was left as part of the surpl…
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