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Lake Greenwood

Things To Do – Waterloo, South Carolina

Lake Greenwood is located in three counties of South Carolina: Greenwood, Laurens, and Newberry. Lake Greenwood is a 11,400 acre reservoir impounding the Saluda and Reedy Rivers. The lake has a good population of striped bass, and ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Ninety Six 1775 A Colonial Center in a Time of Change

Landmarks – Ninety Six, South Carolina

Inscription. The convergence of roads at Ninety Six ensured its success as a hub of commerce, center for law and order, and haven for settlers in colonial times. In 1775 the village had a dozen dwellings, a jail, and, most importantly, ... More on HMDB

Samuel Elbert

Landmarks – Elberton, Georgia

Inscription. Elbert County was named in honor of General Samuel Elbert, an outstanding military leader in the Revolutionary War and distinguished Governor of the State of Georgia in 1785-86. Born i... More on HMDB

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Elberton, the county seat of Elbert County, was incorporated on December 10, 1803. The city was first called "Elbertville" and named for General Samuel Elbert of South Carolina who fought in the Re... More on Elberton.georgia.gov

Clinton South Carolina Family YMCA

Swimming – Clinton, South Carolina

Patrick H. Bradley 1813–1887

Landmarks – Troy, South Carolina

Inscription. His efforts brought R. R. through this town which bears his name. He was Brig. Gen. State Militia, Captain in Confederate War, Member of S. C. Legislature, Trustee of Erskine College and First President of the Augusta-Knoxville ... More on HMDB

Jail - 1848

Landmarks – Dallas, North Carolina

Inscription. This building with the West addition served as the Gaston County Jail until 1911 when the County seat was moved to Gastonia. The Sheriff and his family had living quarters on the first floor. The second floor still contains ... More on HMDB

Governor Gilmers Home

Landmarks – Lexington, Georgia

Inscription. George Rockingham Gilmer, of Scotch descent, was born in 1790 in that part of Wilkes Co. that is now Oglethorpe Co. Soon after admittance to the bar in 1813 he was appointed 1st Lt. in the regular army and served with ... More on HMDB

PARSONS MOUNTAIN RECREATION AREA

Swimming – Abbeville, South Carolina

This is not really a swimming hole - it is a small lake - but it is such a specially nice for families and kids place we keep it listed. This is the first swimming place that Walden actually visited and swam in (at age 2 1/2) with ... More on SwimmingHoles.info

William Bartram Trail Traced 1773-1777 Deep South Region

Sightseeing – Arnoldsville, Georgia

Inscription. On this site in 1773, William Bartram with Indians and Traders concluded the western boundary of “Treaty of Augusta”. , Erected by Azalea District, Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. in Cooperation with Deep South ... More on HMDB

Col. Frederick Hambright

Landmarks – Blacksburg, South Carolina

Inscription. This Tablet, Marks the spot where, Col. Frederick Hambright, was wounded, , Erected by Col. Frederick Hambright Chapter D. A. R. , Marker series. This marker is included in the Daugh... More on HMDB

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Inscription. [Front]: Col. Frederick Hambright (1727-1817), a prominent militia officer of the American Revolution, lived his last 25 years in a house which stood 200 yds. NE. Hambright, born in Ge... More on HMDB

Bridge: Watson Mill or Carlton

Parks – Carlton, Georgia

(Watson Mill or Carlton, 228', 1885, 10-97-01/10-109-02) across South Fork Broad River in Watson Mill Bridge State Park SW of Carlton , Madison County, GA. GA72 W. 1.1 miles from jct with Newton Rd. in Carlton, S. (left) to cross ... More on dalejtravis.com