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1. Battle of Blue Savannah - Intersection of US 501 and SC 41. One fourth EDITOR’S NOTE ON HISTORY
mile south of this site General Francis Marion defeated a band of Tories under
Captain Barfield on August 13, 1780, by feigning retreat and drawing them into a Some of the places featured in THE HISTORICAL NEWS may have
trap. Erected by Blue Savannah Chapter, D.A.R., Mullins, S.C.-1955 changed locations, no longer exist, or have a different statement of purpose.
2. Confederate Navy Yard - US 76, about 8 miles W of Marion at Pee Dee They are presented only for the historic theme in consideration of public inter-
River Bridge. The Confederacy established a navy yard 1/4 mile NW about 1853 est.
on the banks of the Great Pee Dee River. Here, under the command of Lt. Van Southern Historical News, Inc. welcomes your comments about our publi-
Renssalaer Morgan, a wooden gunboat, the C.S.S. Pee Dee, was built. Launched cation. If you have any historical information and/or photographs you wish to
by November 1864, it was burned to prevent its capture by Federal Forces in be printed, we would gladly accept them for future publications.
March 1865. Erected by the U.D.C. Pee Dee District-1968
3. Britton's Neck - Britton's Ferry - US 378 near its intersection with SC
908, at Britton's Neck - (Front) Britton's Neck. One of the oldest settlements in
Marion County, Britton's Neck lay between the Great and Little Pee Dee Rivers
extending northward from the mouth of the Little Pee Dee. It was named for
Francis, Timothy, Daniel, Moses, Joseph and Philip Britton, who settled in the neck PEE DEE APPLIANCE CENTER
about 1735-36. They were the sons of Francis Britton, who was in Carolina in 1697. APPLIANCES
(Reverse) Britton's Ferry. Six miles south of here was the site of Britton's Ferry, on
Great Pee Dee River at the junction of Williamsburg, Georgetown, and Marion • AMANA • FRIGIDAIRE • CROSLEY
County lines. The ferry was established by Francis Britton and two other commis- • SALES • SERVICE • PARTS
sioners under an Act of 1747. Britton's Neck was the center of patriot sympathy
during the American Revolution, making the ferry important to both sides. Erected • SOUTHERN LADY BEDDING
by Dr. Henry Woodward Chapter, S.C. Society Daughters of the American • CAROLINA BEDROOM FURNITURE
Colonists-1971 • ROCKING CHAIRS BY TROUTMAN
4. Snow's Island - US 378 at its intersection with Dunham's Bluff Road. During
the winter of 1780-1781, General Francis Marion established his camp 11/2 miles PROVERBS 3: 5 & 6
south of here on Snow's Island. Named for early settlers James and William Snow,
the island forms the southeast corner of present Florence County and is bounded 843-423-0880
by Pee Dee River, Lynch's River, and Clark's Creek. Snow's Island was the site of 1020 SOUTH MAIN ST. • MARION
a battle fought in March 1781. Erected by Snow's Island Chapter Children of the
American Revolution, Mullins, S.C.-1972
5. Marion County Marion Courthouse - In front of Marion County
Courthouse, Marion - (Front) Marion County. Originally part of colonial Craven
County and Georgetown District of 1769, Marion was created as Liberty County
by an Act of the General Assembly in 1785. The name was changed to Marion
District in 1798 and to Marion County in 1868. The present lines were established
THE GREATER HIGHWAY
by the withdrawal of Florence County in 1888 and Dillon County in 1910. The area
is 480 square miles. (Reverse) Marion Courthouse. Erected in 1853 at a cost of
CHURCH OF CHRIST, INC.
twelve thousand five hundred dollars, this is the third structure built on this site to BISHOP R. F. DAVIS - PASTOR
house the court. Restored in 1970, the original iron work remains and each step SUNDAY SCHOOL 10:00 A.M.
bears the name and address of the metal worker, "Hayward Bartlett, Baltimore." SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 A.M.
Erected by Marion County Historical Society-1972 WEDNESDAY PRAYER SERVICE 8:00 P.M.
6. Moody Cemetery - US 501, 5 miles N of Marion. Named for the Moody fam- FRIDAY BIBLE TEACHING 8:00 P.M.
ily, members of whom were buried here from 1883 to 1903. Among others interred MARRIAGE & FAMILY COUNSELING BY BISHOP DAVIS
here are John Smith, Sr., Revolutionary War veteran who owned an adjacent plan-
tation, and Enos Tart, Jr., who served Marion District as sheriff, S.C. representative 843-423-3702
and senator, clerk of Court, and contractor for the district's 1823 courthouse.
Erected by Blue Savannah Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution-1976 306 WEST LIBERTY ST. MARION
7. Marion Presbyterian Church - Corner of S Main and Presbyterian COME WORSHIP WITH US THIS SUNDAY! AMPLE PARKING AVAILABLE!
Streets, Marion - (Front) Marion Presbyterian Church. David E. Frierson of
Harmony Presbytery first preached here at Marion Courthouse in 1841. The
church was organized in Feb. 1852 with six charter members: Archibald and
Margaret Carmichael of Little Pee Dee Church, Rebecca E. Frierson of Great Pee
Dee Church, Sophia E. McIntyre of Hopewell Church, Duncan J. McDonald from
Smyrna, N.C., and David Gibson from Dalry, Scotland. (Reverse) Marion
Presbyterian Church This house of worship, dedicated in February 1852, stands
Peaceful Well-Kept Setting
on land given by Archibald McIntyre. In 1913 Sunday School rooms were added
on the west end of the original structure and new pews were purchased. The bell devotion gardens
dates from 1911 and the organ from 1919. During the early 1970s, the church was perpetual care • single internment
renovated to include an enlarged sanctuary, new choir room and rear entrance. It
was rededicated in April 1975. Erected by The Congregation-1977 Vaults • Bronze • Monuments
8. Bowling Green - About 5.2 miles N of Marion on US 501. On this site,
located about 1/2 mile northeast, at least five hundred Loyalists under the com- 843-423-5332
mand of Major Micajah Ganey laid down their arms in accordance with a previous
agreement made between Francis Marion and Ganey. This treaty, signed June 8, fax: 843-423-5332 or Call: 843-558-5680
1782, at Burch's Mill on the Pee Dee River, ended the partisan warfare in the area.
Erected by Marion County Historical Society-1978
9. Mullins Depot - Mullins - On Main Street between North and South
2931 east hwy. 76 • mullins
Fronts Streets, Mullins (Front) Mullins Depot. The town of Mullins, first known as HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!
continued on page 4
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Today, more than ever before, a person’s total image depends a great
known as one of the area’s leading roofing contractors. Their years of expe-
deal on their hair. Nice hair can make even the average person look and
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feel exquisite.
When you call this company to “talk roofing” you can be assured that you’ve
In this area, people on the go, find the surroundings of EL SHADDAI,
made the wisest decision! ROGER’S ROOFING is licensed, bonded, and
located at 125 Harlee St. in Marion, phone 843-423-3448, the “in” place
insured. They have been serving the Pee Dee area for over 60 years.
for hair styling.
As specialists in ALL TYPES of roofing, this prominent firm can handle
You too, are sure to find this the best salon in the area. Here, you can
all types of roofing, including shingles, build-ups, rubber, asphalt, and metal
relax and unwind in their pleasant atmosphere while professional stylists
roofs. Some of the other services performed by this outstanding contractor
show you the latest, up-to-date styles to enhance the appearance of any-
include: siding installation, hand-split shakes, seamless gutters, down-
one.
spouts, and waterproofing.
The stylists here are great at styling, cutting, and coloring and the
Whenever you’re in need of roofing of any type...whether it’s new con-
personnel have a passion for perfection and a flair for glamour.
struction or re-roofing...call the professionals: ROGER'S ROOFING! As the
We, the authors of this 2009 Historical Review, invite you to enter a
writers of this 2009 Historical Review for Marion County, we think you’ll like
more exciting and beautiful world with a visit to EL SHADDAI. We know
their service and the results.
you will be glad you did.
Jamie and everyone at ROGER’S ROOFING thank their past, present,
Everyone at EL SHADDAI thanks their customers for past business
and future customers for their business, remind you that they are of service
and support, and looks forward to being of service to you in the future!
to the entire area, and wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

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FRANCIS MARION
Guerilla Fighter Francis Marion, known as "The Swamp Fox,"
is credited with bringing about a turn in the Revolutionary War in
the South with his contrast harassment of British military opera-
tions.
Born in 1732 at Goatsfield Plantation, St. John's Parish,
Berkeley County, Marion was the son of Huguenot emigrants. His
first taste of battle came during the Cherokee Indian uprising
where he learned his methods of surprise attack.
"The Swamp Fox" organized 'Marion's Brigade' and joined
forces with General Nathanael Greene at Georgetown, Fort
Watson, Fort Motte and Eutaw Springs. Following the Revolution,
the general was elected to the General Assembly and served
South Carolina in the senate until his death on February 27, 1795.
He died at his Pond Bluff Plantation and was buried at Belle Isle,
near Georgetown, S.C.

RAILWAY PASSENGER STATION

209 East Railroad Ave. The one-story brick passenger station is typical of the architectural
style used for the early small town station. A slate roof with an overhang is supported by decorative
brackets. The windows have stone lintels and sills. The city now owns the building which is being
adaptively used for offices. The present structure was built in 1908 replacing the original frame
structure. The brick freight station built in 1888 was torn down in 1976. The first railroad through
Marion was the Wilmington and Manchester, which was completed in 1854. General W.W. Harllee,
first president and one of the organizers, was a resident of Marion at that time. However, he later
moved to Florence and this city which “grew up” around the railroad was named for his daughter,
Florence. General Harllee was Lt. Governor of our State in 1860-1862.

HISTORICAL MARKERS - continued from page 2

Mullins Depot, grew up as a result of the opening of the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad in
1854. Land for the railroad's buildings and for right-of-way was given here by Wm. S. Mullins (1824-
1878) who was elected Wilmington and Manchester president in 1857. A frame railroad depot,
constructed here in 1901, was remodeled in 1931 as it is today. (Reverse) Mullins. The town of
Mullins was incorporated March 4, 1872 by an act of the S.C. General Assembly which set town
limits "half a mile north, one-quarter of a mile east and west, and one-third of a mile south" from a
stake here. Dr. Rudolph Vampill was elected first intendant and A. E. Gilchrist, D. W. Ketchum, James
Norton, and Stephen Smith, wardens. Smith was also the community's first postmaster, appointed
in 1855. Erected by Marion County Historical Society-1981
10. Old Town Hall and Opera House - Corner of West Court Street and Godbold Street,
Marion. (Front) Old Town Hall and Opera House. This brick building is a fine vernacular interpretation
of the Classic Revival style. Completed in 1892, the construction was financed through a $10,000
bond issue; this included an artesian well nearby. The lower floor contained a council room, market,
guard rooms and, after 1910, sleeping rooms for the fire department. The council room
also provided the setting for many social occasions. (Reverse) Old Town Hall and Opera House. The
second floor of this building contained a 525-seat auditorium that was used for traveling road shows,
graduations, and other Marion events for many years. In 1920 the property was sold and converted
to commercial use. The city of Marion purchased the historic building in 1980, and with guidance
from Mayor T. C. Atkinson, Jr., renovated itfor civic use. Erected by Marion County Historical
Society-1983
11. Ebenezer Church - Near Marion-Dillon county line about 1.5 miles off US 501 at intersec-
tion of Roads 197 and 22. According to local tradition three Methodist meeting houses of this area huggins auto service
united c.1835 to form Ebenezer. An early church building burned in 1855 and was replaced in 1856
by this present building, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. William Haselden For the type of performance you expect from your car, visit
Ellerbe, governor of S.C. from 1897-1899, was once a member of Ebenezer. Erected by Ebenezer HUGGINS AUTO SERVICE for expert repairs on all makes and
Memorial and Historical Association-1982 models, foreign and domestic. This complete car care center is
12. Marion Academy - In front of the Museum of Marion County, 101 Willcox Ave., Marion. This located at 3902 Race Ct. in Mullins, phone 843-464-8966, and
building, the first public school in Marion County, was built in 1886 by the Marion Academy Society, offers you honest, accurate and reliable service at competitive
chartered in 1811. The Society, which had operated a private school here for almost seventy-five prices.
years, then turned the school over to the Marion School District as the new public school. The HUGGINS AUTO SERVICE can handle anything from a
Marion Graded School, which closed in 1976 after ninety years' continuous service to the commu- simple tune-up or brake work to a major repair. This certified
nity, now houses the Museum of Marion County. Erected by the Marion County Historical Society technician with his extensive training and state-of-the-art equip-
and the Pee Dee Committee, Colonial Dames of America, South Carolina-1996 ment assures you that your investment will continue to be a good
13. Mt. Olive Baptist Church - Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Corner of Church and Mullins Sts., one.
Mullins. This church was founded in 1882 by 16 charter members, all former slaves or the children We, the writers of this 2009 Historical Review, invite you to
of former slaves. It held services in a brush arbor and a cotton gin before building its first sanctuary trust your car to the specialists at HUGGINS AUTO SERVICE.
in 1886 at Main and Marion Streets. The present sanctuary, designed by Negro architect Wade Everyone at HUGGINS AUTO SERVICE thanks their cus-
Alston Ford and built by members of the congregation in 1922-26, was listed in the National Register tomers for past business and support, and reminds you they are
of Historic Places in 2000. Erected by the Congregation, 2002 of service to the entire area!
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Buckhead Coalition Offers $100

Reward For Missing Plaque
The Buckhead Coalition has a wall full of plaques in its Tower Place offices in Atlanta, but wants
another. This one has significance and has been missing for many years.
If you've ever wondered about the bare stone monument facing Peachtree at the side of E.
Rivers School, at one time it displayed a bronze plaque by the Daughters of the American Revolution
heralding the origin of Peachtree. This should be of general interest considering the fact that there
are no less than thirteen roadways just in Buckhead with "Peachtree" in the name.
Coalition president Sam Massell "suspects it's long forgotten in someone's basement, left over
from a fraternity initiation or other prank". Thus, the Coalition is stepping "up to the plate" - pun prob-
ably intended - to put "Humpty Dumpty" back together again...with no questions asked! Just call Happy
Massell at 404-233-2228 to arrange a mutally convenient place to make the swap. Holidays!

Indian Summer
Coming in late October or early November while the leaves are turning color and falling from
the trees, Indian Summer is a short period of especially fair weather and mild days. It is not a sepa-
rate season but a part of autumn that has no definite dates to begin or end. The mild, pleasant
weather of Indian Summer follows the autumn's first period of cold, wintry days. The days become
noticeably warmer, but the nights remain chilly. Throughout Indian Summer, the sun shines dimly
and softly. The sky turns a rich blue and always appears gentle and hazy near the horizon. With
almost no wind, the air remains smoky and still. An Indian Summer moon often has a soft yellow or
orange hue that lasts from a week to 10 days. The rays of warm, hazy sunshine with that fresh
autumn tang, have inspired poets to sing the praises of October and Indian Summer. Leaves change
to brilliant crimson, russet, and gold. Wild asters, goldenrod, and fringed gentians bloom at this time.
It is also the time for harvest and preserving the products that summer has brought forth. Then
winter begins. Indian Summer is caused by a large mass of warm tropical air that south winds carry
northward over the country. During Indian Summer, the air mass remains stagnant causing the
weather to remain clear and mild. The American Indians looked forward to and enjoyed Indian
Summer. They called it the special gift of a favorite god, Cautantowwit, the god of the Southwest.
Although the origin of the name Indian Summer is uncertain, one story is that the American settlers
named the period after the American Indians, who told the settlers that this pleasant period of
autumn could be expected. Another story is that the settlers used the name because this period of
good weather gave the warlike Indians a chance to make more attacks on the settlers. The settlers
also believed that the smokiness of Indian Summer came from the camp fires that the Indians built.
Other parts of the world also have a short period of fine weather similar to Indian Summer that is
referred to by Europeans as Old Wives' Summer. In Poland, the period lasts for three or four weeks
and is called God's Gift to Poland.
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PAGE 6
The First Thanksgiving By Stephanie W. Issacs
The mere thought of Thanksgiving Day invokes visions of a beautifully
laid out table, covered with linen, adorned by china, and delicious food. This
family tradition, started so long ago, continues down the generations, with
no end in sight for the future generations to come. Its a purely American
holiday, that causes us to pause and acknowledge how truly thankful we
should be. Throughout the years, the holiday has refined itself to what it is
today. Foods are basically the same as they were then, totally familiar to
us.
Many pioneers who came to American shores would be surprised by
the "new foods" we now deem as part of our Thanksgiving table. These
pioneers came from many lands, mostly originating at the beginning from
Europe: the English, who came to Virginia in 1607, and New England in
1620; the Dutch, who settled in New York in 1623; the Finns and Swedes in
Delaware in the 1620s; the English Quakers in Pennsylvania in 1681; and
the Germans also in Pennsylvania about 1690.
These people beheld a wilderness of game animals which included:
deer, moose, elk, bear, rabbits and squirrels. Food teemed from the eastern
shores, and fruits, such as mulberries, cherries, grapes and walnuts were
there for the taking.
Indeed, America was a land of plenty - if you knew which plants were
safe to eat and if you could preserve them for when the winds blew cold.
Many plants were unfamiliar to the Europeans. Only with the help of the
Native Americans who lived upon the land, did the settlers survive. The
Indians introduced lima beans, peppers, pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes
and corn into the settlers diet of cabbage, parsnips and herbs.
Corn was the crucial vegetable, which could be roasted, boiled, or
made into pudding and bread. Indians taught the settlers to grow beans up
cornstalks, thereby saving precious land and space. These vegetables,
harvested and cooked together, made the popular dish of succotash.
When we think of proper table manners at the Thanksgiving meal,
many orderly images come to mind. For the settlers, however, the time to
sit down and give thanks was too fleeting - there was just too much to be
done. A table was usually made from simple planks of wood. Sometimes
there weren't any chairs! As a result, the family members literally "ate and
ran."
Dinnerware was hard to come by. Sometimes spoons were carved out
of wood. More creative spoons were made from seashells and walnut shells
attached with twig handles. Pewter came later and was quite expensive.
Forks were virtually unknown until the mid 1700s.
The most common way to eat food was from a trencher - square blocks
of wood in which bowls had been hollowed out on one side. The other side
was usually flat, so that a piece of pie could be eaten upon it. One side had
the main course, and "flip!" the other side held dessert. Some trenchers
didn't even get this fancy. Some families used stale bread instead of wood.
The food, once poured on the bread, could be entirely consumed. No dish-
washing!
Cups were usually shared around a table. Made of wood and called a
"noggin," the cup usually contained cider or beer.
No dainty cleanliness for these early folks. Without many forks or
spoons, the fingers were the tools of choice.
One common necessity did exist then as it does today when eating the
Thanksgiving meal, napkins! Upon laps and tied around necks, the sight is
the same. As time went on, tables were covered with cloths, and wooden
utensils gave way to china and glassware.
Although many types of poultry could be found in the New WorId, only
one is truly associated with Thanksgiving Day: the turkey. Benjamin Franklin
deemed the turkey such a noble bird that he wanted it to be the national
bird of America, rather than the eagle! Needless to say, the eagle won
out!
Turkeys in colonial days could be huge: some weighed over 30 pounds!
The wild birds often traveled in flocks numbering over a hundred or more.
In contrast to today's domesticated turkey, the wild turkey had a beautiful
purple and bronze colored plumage. No doubt the feathers were greatly
prized as well.
Some foods, as said before, were unfamiliar to new settlers to America.
Sweet potatoes (actually roots) and squash, which are often included on
the Thanksgiving Day table, are American. Potatoes (white), a wonderful
accompaniment, were introduced from overseas in the 1700s. Tomatoes
which are generously tossed into salads, were thought to be poisonous and
people refused to eat them until after the American Revolution!
What shall YOU serve at your Thanksgiving table this year? With so
many people from different backgrounds in America, the choices are end-
less. Each family adds its own special touch to the holiday. Still, the main
message of the holiday IS Thanksgiving, a moment to gather with family
and friends in the busy turning of life - just to give thanks for what we have
and who we are--- AMERICANS!
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PAGE 8 FLORENCE COUNTY AREA
Nurses pose in front of Saunders Memorial hosiptal on south Dargan Street
in the early 1920s. The brick building received a white stucco siding in the
late 1930s. Other extensions were built later to the west. Now, the main sec-
tion is on Irby Street and is called Florence General Hospital.
SAUNDERS MEMORIAL
CONTINUES SERVICE AS
FLORENCE GENERAL
Reprinted From THE NEWS & SHOPPER Centennial Edition
January 1991
The city of Florence has undergone tremendous development during its rich,
100-year history. An integral part of that development has been the growth of the
health care industry. Today Florence boasts some of the best medical care avail-
able in the state.
Florence General Hospital is one of the leading health care institutions that has
served the city of Florence and surrounding communities for almost 70 years.
Florence General Hospital was founded as Saunders Memorial Hospital in
1921 by Dr. John Daniel Smyser. Smyser, a native of New York City, received his
medical education at Johns Hopkins University and Medical School in Baltimore,
MD, where he met Janie Sue Saunders of Florence. They married in 1912 and
settled in Florence, where Dr. Smyser began his medical practice.
After a few years in town, Dr. Smyser discerned a need for another hospital
facility and in 1921 Saunders Memorial Hospital was completed. The 40-bed facil-
ity was originally intended as an eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, but in 1923 it
began operating as a general hospital and four staff physicians were added. They
were Dr. John M. Barnwell, Dr. L.D. Baskin, Dr. Leonard Ravanell and Dr. L.B.
Sellers.
Two years later, in 1925, an additional 14-bed wing was added to the west end
of the hospital, which then fronted Dargan Street. During that era of the early
Roosevelt Administration, further expansion increased the number of beds to
101.
At the death of Dr. Smyser in 1949, his estate sold the hospital to Dr. D. Lamar
Lee, Sr. and Dr. Frank B. Lee, Sr. Five years later, in 1954, the Lees donated all the
hospital property to the Saunders Memorial Hospital and Clinic Corporation, estab-
lishing the hospital as a private, non-profit institution rather than a physician-owned
one. Since that time all profits have been used for hospital operation, maintenance
and further expansion of services.
In 1957, a replacement of the existing structures was begun, and in three
separate construction periods, new hospital wings were developed to house
patients and hospital services. The most recent construction was complete in 1980
when the west wing of the hospital, a seven story addition, opened at a cost of $7.5
million for the building and new equipment.
The addition brought with it new operating room facilities, an expanded inten-
sive care unit, a new radiological suite, and an obstetric and nursery unit. The
number of patient beds also increased to 187. With this addition, the hospital's
main entrance now faces Irby Street. The original 1921 structure was used for
office space but subsequently was torn down because of irreparable structural
damage. However, on the same site, a one-stop, multi-specialty physician's office
building directly connected to the hospital was completed in 1986.
In recent years there have been several other additions to the hospital complex
including an expanded emergency department with four additional treatment
rooms and 24-hour physician coverage. A 10,000 square foot cafeteria and kitchen
facility was opened in 1987 offering patients, staff and visitors a more varied menu
and improved food production facilities.
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While there have been many changes to the hospital campus during the past
six decades, diagnostic and therapeutic services also have evolved and today
Florence General Hospital serves as a leader in community health care.
Improved ultrasound capabilities in the Radiology Department offer a higher
resolution image and increased detail to the degree that images of the fetal faces
have been documented and cancers previously undetectable are now being found.
A new cardiac ultrasound imaging system for Cardio-Pulmonary Services allows
better imaging of the heart and contains a special feature that helps diagnose
blood flow abnormalities in the heart.
The vascular services at Florence General Hospital are among the finest in the
Pee Dee as well as the state. The operating room houses a laser for use in Laser-
Assisted Balloon Angioplasty, which offers an alternative to bypass surgery for
patients suffering from atherosclerosis of the legs. Surgeons also now have at their
disposal an angioscope, which provides an inside view of blood vessels during
actual operation thereby improving the outcome of a variety of surgical proce-
dures.
Vascular patients now recuperate on the Vascular Surgical Speciality Care
Unit, a beautifully appointed wing that helps the emotional as well as physical heal-
ing process.
The latest trends in obstetric care are incorporated today in the Special
Delivery Unit of the hospital. Women can choose to labor, deliver, recover and
spend their postpartum time in the same comfortable room. The adjoining nursery
allows for close contact between mother and child, and the mother may opt to have
the baby room in with her. Overall, the service is very intimate and personal to
provide a memorable childbirth experience.
In conjunction with Coastal Eye Group, Florence General Hospital offers the
latest in ophthalmic care. State of the art small incision cataract surgery is per-
formed using sound waves to remove the cloudy lens. Coastal Eye Group also had
coordinated diabetic eye care with the hospital, which as a laser facility designed
for ophthalmic patients.
The Rehabilitative Unit specializes in helping patients recover from the debili-
tating effects of certain illnesses such as strokes, amputation and hip fractures.
Patients have available physical, speech and occupational therapies depending
upon their needs. Daily recreational therapy also is a part of the routine to help
people resume functional skills. Patients now do not have to be transported to
another facility to receive these treatments and benefit from the immediacy of
care.
Looking toward the future, Florence General Hospital entered into a joint ven-
ture with Bruce Hospital System last year to provide highly technical, specialized
services to the Pee Dee at a reasonable and justifiable cost. Lithotripsy, magnetic
resonance imaging and cardiac catherization are available through mobile units at
present but plans call for a permanent building to house these and other services
that will continue to improve the quality of life for the people of Florence and the
surrounding communities in the years to come.
SWAMP FOX SWEPT
BRITISH AWAY IN BATTLE OF
BLACK MINGO CREEK
By Susan Stone
Courtesy of FLORENCE MORNING NEWS
Francis Marion may have earned his Swamp Fox title by using the marsh to
allude British forces, but it was the British who retreated into the swamps when they
fought Marion's men at the battle of Black Mingo Creek in 1780.
In the war for independence from the British, Marion and his South Carolina
troops waged ceaseless guerrilla warfare on loyalist farms and troops, winning
skirmishes and retreating into the swamps.
“He participated in guerrilla-type warfare, he was kind of a hit and run opera-
tion, and he kept the British more confused and worried than was warranted, and
that's his biggest contribution,” said William Chandler, an attorney and president of
the Williamsburg County Historical Commission.
“The big thing was that Marion's forces was a militia force that were farmers,”
he added, “and it's really funny because they had to go home and make a living
and then come back to fighting.”
Because Marion's forces posed a threat to the British stronghold at Georgetown
in 1780, the loyalist militia, headed by Major James Wemyss and reinforced by Lt.
Col. John Hamilton, was ordered into Williamsburg.
“Wemyss was deployed to quiet things down,” explained Chandler.
Col. John Coming Ball and about 50 men also moved from Georgetown and
camped at the Red House, Patrick Dollard's tavern, where they could control traffic
in the area.
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THE COLUMNS
Rankin-Harwell Plantation, c. 1857, Florence, South Carolina
Step Back in Time...
This Southern plantation home was built in the 1850s and is an outstanding
example of the Greek Revival Style which was frequently used for the large homes
built in the Ante-bellum South.
All materials used in the construction of the house came from the estate,
originally owned by Dr. William Rogers Johnson. Bricks were manufactured on the
grounds and used to form the inside of the twenty-two giant free-standing Doric
columns. Covered with stucco, they support the overhanging hipped roof to form a
deep porch on three sides.
The logs used in the structure of the house were hauled by oxcart to a sawmill
in Cheraw, and the lumber was floated down the Great Pee Dee River for construc-
tion of the house. Local craftsmen and artisans then worked to form the hand-
hewn beams which support the roof. The house was started in 1854 and com-
pleted in 1857.
Original plaster molding adorns the twelve-foot ceilings while the large win-
dows, fine wainscoting and lovely heart-pine floors throughout the home reflect the
graceful elegance of an earlier day.
The spacious interior contains five downstairs and five upstairs rooms. On the
first floor, the rooms open onto a central hall with the kitchen located behind the
hall. The second floor contains five bedrooms.
A one-fourth mile driveway lined with pecan and sycamore trees leads to the
house which is surrounded by Darlington oaks and magnolias.
The plantation home is listed in The National Register of Historic Places.
For the opportunity to Step Back in Time and experience the flavor of the true
South, contact:
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5111 East Old Marion Highway, Florence, SC 29506
(803) 669-6730
PEE DEE HAD SHARE OF
PLANTATION ECONOMY
By Brenda Peyton
Reprinted From FLORENCE MORNING NEWS, Sunday, March 31, 1991
Think about "Gone With the Wind" and magnificent plantations often come
to mind.
Pictures of Scarlet O'Hara on the veranda sipping her mint julep usually spring
forward, and thoughts of the sprawling acreage aren't too far behind.
As unrealistic as some people may believe this scene is, Florence and the
entire Pee Dee had its share of plantations in the 1800s.
The plantation system grew rapidly in the Pee Dee. In the height of this era,
around 1850, three adjoining plantations were spread across what is now the city
of Florence.
The three plantations were owned by Thomas McCall, James A. Pettigrew and
Hugh Muldrow Jr., all wealthy planters.
The Pee Dee, from Bennettsville on, was a network of huge plantations. This
was a wealthy area. And it was the most fertile part of the state.
The McCall plantation was established in 1796 when McCall got 210 acres on
Four Mile Branch. He later acquired additional property through his marriage to
Margaret McDowell.
At the time of his death in 1813, he owned nearly 1,000 acres. The original
McCall plantation was located on what is now National Cemetery Road.
After the elder McCall died, his son, Thomas Jr., took over the ownership of
the plantation. Since the land was in poor condition, the younger McCall moved to
a section of land that was then in Marion. The McCall plantation was later pur-
chased by the North Eastern Rail Road in 1854.
The Pettigrew plantation, which appears to have had its beginning several
years after the American Revolution, at its height spanned more than 2,000
acres.
William Connell acquired portions of the land along Jeffries Creek and devel-
oped his plantation from that beginning. In 1804, he married a widow, Susannah
Pettigrew, who had a son by the name of James A. Pettigrew.
After Connell's death and the death of his wife, the antebellum plantation
stayed intact for almost 15 years after the end of the Confederate War. The "big
house" was later willed to Pettigrew's son, Joseph Edward Pettigrew, who later
worked to create Florence County.
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Florence County
Created In 1888
On December 22, 1888, the Act of the South Carolina General Assembly to
create a new county to be known as Florence County was passed. It represented
the culmination of five years of struggle which began in April 1883 during the cam-
paign of Belton O'Neil Townsend to be elected “intendent” of the Town of Florence.
Townsend was defeated, but the momentum created by the “campaign rhetoric”
continued. An executive committee of prominent citizens, headed by Dr. James
Evans, was formed in 1886 and began to work for the passage of the legislation
which would take portions of Darlington, Williamsburg, Marion and Clarendon
Counties to make the new county. The legislation was defeated in 1887.
When the county did become a reality, the Town of Florence, by an act of the
General Assembly, was incorporated as the City of Florence on December 24,
1890. Jerome P. Chase, the first intendent of the Town of Florence, became the
first mayor of Florence. A key factor in the creation of Florence County was the
agreement by the Town of Florence to build the courthouse for the proposed
county. The South Carolina General Assembly would issue bonds to build the
courthouse. December 22, 1988 and December 24, 1990 mark the 100th anniver-
saries of the creation of the County and of the City of Florence.
SWAMP FOX - continued from page 8
Outnumbered by the loyalists, Marion and his men fled to one of his hiding
places in North Carolina, leaving a handful of his troops to surveil the situation.
Marion's spies subsequently sent word that the British had burned and pil-
laged a 70-mile stretch of homes between Black River and Lynches River, and the
Swamp Fox and his men emerged from their hiding place at the Great White Marsh
in North Carolina and once again engaged the enemy.
“They sent word that the attitude was right and everybody was ready to take
arms because their homes were burned,” Chandler explained. “Everybody was
fired up and they decided to come home and take advantage of the enthusiasm.”
Around midnight on that fateful day, September 14, 1780, Marion and his men
arrived at Black Mingo and crossed the bridge at Willtown, alerting the British
camped in the area of his advance.
A battle ensued, and the fighting was so close, men said they felt the “wads
falling on both sides,” Chandler said. The Battle of Black Mingo lasted only 15
minutes, but it was a bloody one. Accounts vary as to how many men were lost on
each side, Chandler said. Recent historians suggest that two Americans were
killed and eight wounded compared to three dead British and another 13 who were
wounded or taken prisoner.
Marion's forces won the battle at Black Mingo, chased the enemy into the
swamp and captured their guns and ammunition. Part of Marion's booty included
Captain Ball's horse, which he claimed for himself and named Ball.
Some of the loyalists renounced the king of England, swore allegiance to the
United States and joined Marion's band.
“He was very bold and dashing and he knew how to use the swamp to the best
effect,” said Dr. Robert Simpson, professor of history at Coker College. “He knew
how to use the swamp and the British did not, so they were able to conduct their
strategy based on that knowledge.”
Simpson added that Marion's successful campaigns against the British in the
south was one of the turning points in the American Revolution. “He helped pre-
pare the way for the final victory. He was one of a number of American command-
ers who were successful in the last stages of the war, thus helping to turn the war
against the British.
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First Settlers Of Hartsville,

Darlington County
From its very beginnings, Hartsville has shown uncommon community spirit
and cooperation. The first settlers came in the 1760s to take advantage of the rich
soil in the area. They formed an agricultural club and experimented with cultivation,
plant breeding and fertilization. The results of their tests were made publicly avail-
able, benefitting all the farmers in the region. One of those early plantations
belonged to Captain Thomas E. Hart. The city took its name from him and called
itself Hartsville beginning in 1837 although it was not incorporated until 1891. The
period from 1890 to 1910 brought growth to the area with the population increasing
from 300 to over 2,300. During this time frame, the citizens banded together to
build a railroad to Floyds. Showing the same vision, Hartsville was also one of the
first locations in the state to turn to electric lights. The early 1900s also saw the
contributions of Major James Lide Coker and his sons. They helped the town
establish a bank and schools. In 1908, they converted Welsh Neck High School to
Coker College, an institution that continues to provide higher education to its com-
munity and its region and which is the site of the South Carolina Governor's School
for Science and Mathematics. Today Hartsville is restoring its downtown through
the Main Street USA Program.
A Brief History Of
In 1777, a group of prosperous planters of the area formed the St. David’s
Society to promote the cause of education. With the return of peace, a school-
house - St. David's Academy - was erected on the first hill beyond the river. (This
school still stands today). A new community began to grow and was named
Greeneville. The old village of Long Bluff was eventually abandoned in favor of the
new village on the hill, which soon changed its name to Society Hill.
In 1785, Darlington County was one of three counties created out of Old
Cheraws District; the site of the Court House of the new county was finally agreed
to be located on the plantation of John King, Sr., on Swift Creek, about the geo-
graphical center of the area. The lots were laid off, but this plat has never been
found. The village thus created was first known as Darlington Court House. By
1820, other villages had sprung up throughout the district.
In 1868, the name Darlington District (in use since 1798) was changed to
Darlington County and provisions made for township system of county government
patterned after that of the New England states. The system was unsuitable for this
region and never developed as originally intended.
In 1888, Darlington County, one of the larger counties of the state, lost almost
one-third of its territory toward the formation of the new county of Florence; again,
in 1901, it lost an additional 50 square miles of territory at the formation of the new
county of Lee.
From the time of Governor Williams’ cotton factory, there was no further seri-
ous attempt at manufacturing of any nature until 1883, when a cotton mill was built
in Darlington under the leadership of Major James Lide Coker. Within the following
twenty years, Major Coker had also organized at Hartsville. The Carolina Fibre
Company and the Southern Novelty Company, both factories based on the conver-
sion of southern pine into paper and paper products.

Darlington County Agriculture has, however, continued to be the mainstay of Darlington County
until the present day; cotton was king until dethroned after World War One by flue-
Courtesy of Darlington County Chamber of Commerce cured tobacco, which was introduced to Darlington planters in the late 1880’s.
Since World War Two, the industrial growth of the county has been very favor-
For nearly sixty years after the first settlements at Charles Town, the area able and promises to provide an alternative to the decline in agricultural pursuits
which is now Darlington County was a heavily-timbered pine forest land, inhabited which are expected in the next generation.
only by a few small indian tribes, of whom the Cheraws were the most dominant.
Until the early 1730's, no white man had attempted to establish a home this
far into the back-country along the upper Pee Dee; one of the first of whom we Townships Of
Darlington County
have any record, was one Murfee, who cleared a plantation on the Pee Dee River
somewhere in the vicinity of what is known today as Pocket Landing. He was soon
joined by an influx of Welshmen from Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Horack Fraser Rudisill
In an effort to induce settlers to come to this area of South Carolina, the colo-
Courtesy of Darlington County Chamber of Commerce
nial government in 1736 and again in 1737, set aside two immense grants of land
extending for miles along both sides of the Pee Dee River, for the exclusive use of
The Township system in South Carolina, abandoned since Colonial days, was
the Welsh Baptists in Delaware who were contemplating removal to this province.
reinstated by the Constitution of 1868 which created the office of County
The entire length of Darlington County bonding on Pee Dee River, lies within the
Commissioner in each of the several counties. The County Commissioners were
limits of these two old royal grants.
empowered to “. . .divide their respective Counties into townships . . . and designate
The Welshmen came and started the nucleus of a new civilization in the wil-
the name thereof . . .” Within Darlington County, twenty-one Townships were cre-
derness, developing new institutions of their own, with little further aid or guidance
ated, and each was given the name of a person closely identified with the Radical-
from the royal government. At first, they congregated in the bend of the river oppo-
Carpetbagger-Scalawag regime then coming into being.
site the present town of Society Hill, in what is now Marlboro County, where they
Boston, Lang and Rush townships were named for Darlington’s negro dele-
had founded the Baptist Church of Christ at the Welsh Neck in 1738. The sur-
gates to the South Carolina Legislature, John Boston, Jordan Lang and Alfred
names of those constituting this church were James, Devonald, Evans, Harry,
Rush. Rush, while a member of the Legislature, was assassinated in 1876, near
Wilds and Jones.
his residence in the present Florence County. Holloman township was named for
From this bend in the river - called the Welsh Neck, the Welshmen cleared new
Griffin Holloman, Representative from Darlington in the Legislature 1868-70, active
lands up and down both sides of the river, first cultivating flax and hemp, later
in the early days of the turpentine distilling industry of the county; Brown township
indigo, and raising cattle.
was named for James M. Brown, a native of Camden, but long a resident of
The original Welsh domain was peacefully invaded by English, Scotch-Irish,
Darlington - a newspaperman and member of the first Board of County
French Huguenot and German Palatine settlers from other regions. continued on page 11
Darlington County continued to be a stronghold of the Baptist denomination
well into the nineteenth century. There were no churches of any other faith in the
area until about 1789, when Methodist missionaries began to traverse the region
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Call for Contributors:

Butler and Stevens townships were probably named for Gen.
M.C. Butler and Thaddeus Stevens, the latter of Pennsylvania.
Grant, Sherman and Lincoln townships need no explanation.
Native America: Within a year after Wade Hampton became Governor, an act
was passed authorizing the various County Commissioners to

A State-by-State History change the names of townships within their respective counties.
These distasteful names, endured by Darlingtonians for a decade,
were immediately changed to names more representative of the
Greenwood Press is seeking entries for its forthcoming three-vol- county and the area embraced by the township:
ume publication, Native America: A State-by-State Boston Township changed to Lisbon
History. The volumes are intended for high school and college Brown Township changed to Cypress
students with chapters organized by state. Each chapter will start with a chronology of events sig- Butler Township changed to Leavensworth
nificant to Native American history in the state and will be followed by a narrative overview, a section Colfax Township changed to Back Swanp
highlighting individual Native people in the state, an essay on Native cultural contributions, and a list Fludd Township changed to Ebenezer
of suggested readings. Interested authors should submit a resume to editor Daniel S. Murphree at Grant Township changed to Florence
nasbsh@gmail.com or University of Texas, 3900 University Boulevard, Tyler, TX 75799. Hamilton Township changed to Society Hill
Holloman Township changed to Philadelphia
Humphrey Township changed to James’ X Roads
A History Of Hartsville Lang Township changed to Palmetto
Lincoln Township changed to Hartsville
Thomas E. Hart came from Society Hill, about 15 miles Lunney Township changed to Antioch
north, to purchase nearly 8,000 acres along Black Creek in Rollins Township changed to Tan's Bay
1817. Here, Thomas and his wife, Hannah Lide Hart, estab- Rush Township changed to Effingham
lished a plantation that became known as Kalmia. It is from Sherman Township changed to Stokes’ Bridge
Thomas Hart that Hartsville gets its name. Smith Township changed to High Hill
Hart opened a road in 1825 from Kalmia to Society Hill and Snetter Township changed to Mechanicsville
called it Home Avenue because it took him and Hannah "home" Stevens Township changed to Lydia
to Society Hill. He opened a country store and post office at Thomas Township changed to Timmonsville
Hart's Crossroads. Hart was postmaster, Commissioner of Whittemore Township changed to Darlington
Free Schools, Captain in the South Carolina Militia and a mer- Wright Township changed to Swift Creek
chant. Although each township had its officials, the record of those
With the depression of 1837-38, Captain Hart went bank- for Fludd Township is the only one known to exist; viz: Selectmen
rupt. Kalmia was sold to his son-in-law, Colonel T.C. Law. Mathew A. Muldrow, Peter Quilling and Calvin Holmes; Town
Farming was the principle industry in the early days, but Clerk William H. Young; Road Surveyor Reddick P. Langston; and
settlers soon found other means of support. Hartsville enjoyed steady growth. Constable Thomas Sims.
In 1845, 21-year-old John Lide Hart bought 491 acres of virgin pine forest from Colonel Law. Many of these townships yet retain the names given them in
He established Hartsville Plantation in what is now downtown. John and his laborers felled trees and 1878, although some have been absorbed into the “new” counties
built his home, a carriage factory, a steam-powered sawmill, gristmill, workers' homes, a store, post of Florence and Lee.
office, a school and Hartsville Baptist Church (now known as First Baptist).
John Hart's Carriage Factory grew steadily until 1855, when Caleb Coker of Society Hill bought
it for his son, James Lide. James came to Hartsville in 1857 to practice the farming methods he'd
learned at Harvard College, but the Civil War interrupted his plans.
John Hart moved 15 miles west to Darlington. He was killed in an 1864 Civil War battle in
Virginia.
A severely wounded Major James L. Coker returned from the war to find his plantation in ruins.
A courageous man, Coker set about to reconstruct the once-prospering township of Hartsville.
Coker's interest in education led him to establish in 1894 the Welsh Neck High School, which
later became Coker College. Along with sons James, David and Charles and son-in law Joseph
Lawton, Major Coker began a seed company, oil mill, fertilizer plant, J.L. Coker & Company General
Store, a bank, and a paper company called Southern Novelty Company.
Failing to interest existing companies in building a railroad spur to Hartsville, the Cokers decid-
Established 1940, Still Owned & Operated
ed to build their own. The railroad became the means to build the little agricultural town into a thriv-
ing community with varied industries and commercial enterprises. By The Richardson Family
In 1899, the Carolina Fiber Company and Coker's Southern Novelty Company merged to form Creating masterpieces in stone and fine metal is the full-time
what is now the internally diversified Sonoco Products Company. job of DARLINGTON MONUMENT WORKS, INC. at 1750 South
Major Coker completed Hart's vision by laying out the city's streets and lining them with trees, Main St. in Darlington, phone 843-393-1294: one of the region's
many of which still stand. most highly regarded monument makers.
With Black Creek now harnessed into two lakes and Interstates 20 and 95 passing through the It's a beautiful final tribute when your family selects one of the
area, Hartsville is proud and prospering. many fine designs in granite, marble or bronze that this experi-
enced craftsman has to offer. There's one of the area's largest
TOWNSHIPS - continued from page 10 selections to choose from and every stone has the touch of the
Commissioners in 1868; Fludd township was named for Plato C. Fludd, a negro, who served vari- master on it. Artistic quality and eternal beauty is what you get
ously as Darlington County Treasurer, Postmaster of Florence, S.C., and member of the Florence when you choose your monument from the outstanding collection
Town Council. Humphrey township was named for Robert J. Humphrey, Tax Collector who took available here.
office in 1868, former Church Clerk of Sardis Baptist Church in the present Florence County; Smith DARLINGTON MONUMENT WORKS, INC. is always avail-
and Thomas townships were named for J. A. “Jack” Smith, negro, and Francis A. Thomas, County able to help you select the monument or marker which best suits
Commissioners - the latter simultaneously held the office of Postmaster at Timmonsville, S.C.; your needs and desires. Their prices are exceptionally reason-
Snetter township was named for Rev. Edward J. Snetter, colored minister of the Cumberland A.M.E. able and their work is among the very best! As the authors of this
Church in Florence. Whittemore township was named for Rev. B.F. Whittemore, County Senator in 2009 Historical Review, we urge all area residents to make this
1870, who, later, as a member of Congress, was expelled from that body. Wright township was fine monument works their first choice when it comes to investing
named for Jonathan Wright, a native Darlingtonian - a County Commissioner and later Clerk of in an eternal tribute.
Court. Lunney township was named for Dr. John Lunney of Darlington - County Senator in 1868 - Michael and the staff at DARLINGTON MONUMENT
one of the few office holders of the Reconstruction period who did not fall into disgrace. He contin- WORKS, INC. thank their customers for past business and sup-
ued to hold the esteem of the people of Darlington throughout a long life. port, remind you they are of service to the entire area, and wish
continued above you a happy Thanksgiving!
PAGE 12 DARLINGTON, GEORGETOWN & HORRY COUNTY AREA
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Locally Owned & Operated By Danny & Nella Roberts
Proudly Serving This Area For 33 Years
People in the Georgetown area don’t have to look far and wide for a firm
which is capable of doing the highest quality auto body work and painting.
ROBERTS AUTOMOTIVE, INC. at 9977 Highmarket St., phone 843-527-
3507, can refinish and repaint ANY car or truck, foreign or domestic. Their
work is well-known as being fast, economical AND beautiful!
From a small crease to a roll-over, to a paint job or frame work, you can
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technicians at ROBERTS AUTOMOTIVE, INC.!
Remember that all insurance companies now permit you to choose the
body shop you like best. Insurance claims are welcome.
The authors of this 2009 Historical Review for Georgetown County are
pleased to list ROBERTS AUTOMOTIVE, INC among the area's leading busi-
nesses.
Danny, Nella and everyone at ROBERTS AUTOMOTIVE, INC. thank their
customers for past business, and remind you they are of service to the entire
area!
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One of the area’s leading prescription pharmacies is CAROLINA DRUG
STORE at 52 Public Sq. in Darlington, phone 843-393-2865.
This well-known pharmacy features everything to help you feel better. You
should, of course, see your family doctor whenever you’re feeling under the
weather, but come to this respected pharmacy for ALL of your prescriptions
and medicines.
CAROLINA DRUG STORE carries a complete line of gifts as well as
cosmetics, over the counter medicines, senior citizens discounts, and accepts
most Medicare cards.
This is a drug store where individual attention, friendly personal service
and cheerful greetings are extended to everyone.
Be sure to visit their newly expanded, unique, old-fashioned fountain with
new stools. Enjoy some of their hot and cold snacks and deli lunch specials,
like homemade chicken salad and egg salad sandwiches, soft drinks, thick
creamy milk shakes and MORE!
You’ll enjoy shopping at this fine pharmacy and they won’t let you down
where service is concerned. From a computerized system to free delivery...
this pharmacy offers more!
The writers of this 2009 Historical Review for Darlington County are
pleased to be able to list CAROLINA DRUG STORE among the area's lead-
ing businesses.
Everyone at CAROLINA DRUG STORE thanks their customers for plac-
ing their complete trust and confidence in them, reminds you they are of
service to the entire area, and wishes you a safe and happy holiday season !
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With business hours that let you stop in anytime from early morning to late at night, plus famous gasolines,
easy parking and lottery, these are the kind of convenience stores you just can't pass by. Remember, you can use
your credit card for all your purchases.
The writers of this 2009 Historical Review compliment the management of these convenience stores for their
efforts to offer what is needed, when it is needed. Remember the names 521 Mini Mart and Tootsie's. You'll find
their stock complete and their service extra fast and friendly!
The management and all the staff at 521 Mini Mart and Tootsie's thank their customers for their business and
support, and wish all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving and holiday season!
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A Historical Look at In 1801, Kingston County, which had

been formed from Georgetown District
Horry County in 1785, was renamed Horry District for
Peter Horry. He died in 1815 and is bur-
Reprinted Courtesy Of The Author, Kelly Lee Brosky ied at Trinity Episcopal Church in
Columbia, SC.
The northeastern corner of South The years between the Revolutionary
Carolina, known as Horry (pronounced War and War Between the States were
O-REE') County, is a diverse land of riv- peaceful; new commerce and settlers
ers, beaches, forests and swamps. entered the county. The Tariff of 1828,
Horry County is bordered on its eastern enacted to protect northern industry by
side by the Atlantic Ocean and on its imposing duties on imported goods,
western side by Georgetown County, enraged southern cotton growers who Seaside Inn
the Great and Little Pee Dee Rivers and mostly traded with England. This, along (First Myrtle Beach Hotel)
Drowning Creek, also known as the with the famous 1857 Dred Scott deci-
Lumber River, and on the north by North sion, a Supreme Court case that ruled against the exclusion of slavery in states,
Carolina. The Waccamaw River runs served to further divide the country.
through the eastern half of the county. In These issues brought three ideologies to the forefront, Secessionists,
the middle to late 1800s, the county was Unionists, and Cooperationists. The Secessionists strongly believed a state that
sometimes referred to as "the had joined the Union voluntarily, should, at will, be able to withdraw. The Unionists,
Waccamaw River Railroad Bridge
Independent Republic of Horry", a nick- on the opposite side of the issue, just as strongly believed that a state may have
c. 1905
name that had a humorous beginning the legal right to withdraw, but it was not morally correct to do so. In the middle of
and referred to politically independent minded people. this heated debate, were the Cooperationists. This group agreed that a state had
Horry County has been inhabited for at least ten thousand years. The area that both the moral and legal right to withdraw, but felt that cooperation was more pro-
is today Horry County was once the home of the Waccamaw tribe, a Siouan peo- ductive.
ple. In 1860, southern states sent delegates to a convention to discuss the issue
In 1663, the area we now know as South Carolina and North Carolina was part of Secession. In December of that year, South Carolina, a staunch state's rights
of land granted to eight powerful Englishmen, known as the Lords Proprietors, by supporter, was first to adopt an Ordinance of Secession. Horry County, while not
King Charles II of England. The western boundary of the land grant was the "South aggressively Secessionist, joined the "Cause" as soon as South Carolina seceded.
Seas". In 1729, all but one of the Lords Proprietors sold their interest in the grant On April 12, 1861 cadets from the Citadel, SC's military college in Charleston, fired
to England's King George II who later dispatched surveyors to lay out eleven town- on Federal forces at Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor as they were attempting to
ships in South Carolina in order to develop the "back country" of the Carolina re-supply the fort which SC argued was state property. The War had begun. The
Province. Kingston Township, located on the Waccamaw River, was one of those thundering sound of the bombardment in Charleston Harbor could be heard in
original townships. The village located within the township was called Kingston, Horry District.
now known as Conway. Although no major battles were fought in Horry, the Civil War had a major
Early surveyors found a wilderness that would draw fur traders, second sons impact on the county. Somewhere around 90 percent of the county's white male
of English nobility, and adventurous settlers seeking land. Many went seeking reli- continued on page 15
gious freedom. Those of wealth and consequence bought or were granted large
tracts of land.
As these settlers slowly moved into the Horry County area, then known as
Craven County, some settled along the coast to fish the Atlantic Ocean and its COASTAL BUILDINGS &
inlets. As a result, the coastal fishing village of Little River developed and is one of
the oldest settlements in the county. The fur trade continued to flourish but the TRUCK ACCESSORIES
naval stores industry and farming eventually became prevalent. In the 1700s and
early 1800s, indigo was a major cash crop for the coastal area. The indigo was • FINANCING AVAILABLE
harvested from plants introduced to the area and from them a dye was made that • VINYL, WOOD, ALUMINUM
was very much in demand in Europe. Several indigo plantations were situated • WIDE RANGE OF WIDTHS & LENGTHS
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From the earliest days of Horry County's history up until the latter half of the SATURDAY 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
19th Century, the naval stores industry was prominent in Horry County. The seem-
ingly inexhaustible supply of pitch, pine tar, turpentine, and a variety of other naval 843-365-1065
products supplied many Horry County citizens with the majority of their income
until the industry tapped out all of the natural resources needed for the production
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Horry citizens, like other colonists, could be separated into two main groups
as the British American colonies approached 1776. Those known as Whigs wanted
to break all ties with England. On the opposite end were the Tories who remained
loyal to the throne.
The Horry County area saw small skirmishes during the Revolutionary War. COMPUTER REPAIR WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK!
General Francis Marion, known as the "Swamp Fox" for his ability to disappear into
the swamps, had relatives in the area and passed through on occasions. Many of
"Marion's Brigade" came from the Horry County area, which was then a part of
Georgetown District. Col. Peter Horry
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A planter of French Huguenot ~
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descent, Peter Horry (O-REE') was born
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the Revolution and later brigadier gen-
eral in the SC Militia, he represented
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Prince George Winyah and All Saints 4983 SOCASTEE BLvD. • MyRTLE BEACH
parishes in the SC House and Senate. ACROSS FROM SOCASTEE HIGH SCHOOL
continued above Painting of Peter Horry

A HISTORICAL LOOK - continued from page 14
population marched off to war. They saw fighting on nearly all of
the major battlefields. Many of these men, young and old alike did
not live to return to Horry District again. Most military activity in
the area during that time involved the Union naval blockade of our
coast.
While Horry's men fought for Southern independence, the
women, left alone, faced outrageous prices, a Diphtheria epi-
demic which killed many children, and, in the closing days of the
war, roving bands of deserters. The county seat, which had origi-
nally been named Kingston, but was renamed Conwayborough
after another Revolutionary War figure, Robert Conway, was
raided early in 1865. Also, early in the year of 1865, Union troops
aboard gunboats, fresh from Maine, sailed up from Georgetown
to Conwayborough and occupied the county seat.
After the War Between the States economic progress gradu-
ally returned to the area. The first train pulled into Conway in mid-
December of 1887. This era also saw an end to the naval stores
industry that the area's economy had depended on since the
arrival of the first settlers. With the profits of cotton falling, the
farmers of Horry started turning to tobacco as a cash crop in the
late 1890s.
In 1900, the
Conway & Seashore
Railroad was estab-
lished from Conway to
the seashore at Long
Bay and the new town
at the end of the tracks
was named Myrtle
Beach, named after the
native Wax Myrtle shrub
which grew behind the
dunes. Burroughs & Old Horry County Courthouse
Collins Co. built the first c. 1915
hotel at the beach and named it the Seaside Inn. The new resort
was first used by Conway residents.
In 1898, Conwayborough shortened its name to Conway and
was finally incorporated after being founded 166 years earlier in
1732. Loris, a stop on the railroad leading to Chadbourn, NC,
grew quickly as a market for the tobacco growers. It was incorpo-
rated in 1902. The town of Aynor was laid out in 1911 in the west-
ern section of the county and connected to Conway and Myrtle
Beach by the Conway Coast & Western Railroad tracks. It was
incorporated in 1914.
Several important events for Horry County occurred in the
period between the dawning of the 20th century and the start of
World War I. The first automobile was seen in Conway in 1906
and Paul Quattlebaum, the son of a local leader, brought electric
lights to the area. A new Horry County courthouse was dedicated
on May 22, 1908. It was the third courthouse to serve the area.
The former one, located on Main Street in Conway and completed
in 1825, was designed by Robert Mills, the designer of the
Washington Monument, and is currently used by Conway city
government as the Conway City Hall.
In response to German submarines that had patrolled off the
cost of the eastern United States during World War I, the United
States Congress commissioned the Intracoastal Waterway in
1919. When finished in 1936, the Waterway stretched across the
coastal section of the county, connecting Little River to Socastee
Swamp and the Waccamaw River. The final portion of the
Waterway to be completed was in Horry County. The official
national dedication and opening of the Waterway was held in
Socastee at the site of the existing turn-bridge.
Even though the Stock Market crashed in 1929 and the great
Depression followed in 1930, most county residents persevered.
The average resident was a farmer, used to the daily struggle to
survive. Myrtle Beach continued to grow and was eventually
incorporated in 1938. Other improvements to the area at that time
included the establishment of the Myrtle Beach State Park which
opened in early 1934.
When war once again came to the U.S. on December 7,
1941, Germans once again patrolled off of the South Carolina
coast. It was not uncommon to hear explosions or see oil slicks
and debris along area beaches. The Intracoastal Waterway
continued above
HORRY COUNTY AREA PAGE 15
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became an important means of marine transportation as it provided a safe route for boats. It was
common to see German soldiers on the streets of Myrtle Beach and Conway. These soldiers were
German prisoners of war being held at a camp in Myrtle Beach. The soldiers were often allowed
much freedom and many worked in the local communities. In the name of national defense, the
United States Army took over 100,000 acres between the Intracoastal Waterway and present day
Highway 90, forcing over 300 families to relocate. The land was used to establish a bombing range
and flight school.
Horry's men, never ones to wait for a draft, volun-
teered in droves to fight for their country. The ladies, most
of which were left behind as in other wars, formed a
branch of the USO in Myrtle Beach, while some enlisted
and served overseas in various capacities. Horry's men
and women served their country in exotic places and
many made the ultimate sacrifice.
During the 1950s, the Grand Strand continued to
grow into a family vacation destination. Growth was stunt-
ed temporarily by Hurricane Hazel which came ashore Myrtle Beach, c. 1900s
north of Myrtle Beach in October of 1954. The devastation
was compounded by its arrival during high tide. The category 4 hurricane left much of the Grand
Strand in ruins. The rebuilt Grand Strand was little like its southern, ocean side resort predecessor.
Investors with large capital discovered the investment potential and took the opportunity Mother
Nature offered to replace the single family cottages and small oceanfront hotels with large hotels
and golf courses.
Since 1950 a multitude of new residents, businesses, and increased tourism has changed the
continued on page 16
HAPPY
HOLIDAYS!
EASTERN AUTOMOTIVE
Locally Owned & Operated By Gene Olsen
“For All Your Automotive Needs”
At EASTERN AUTOMOTIVE, they feature complete repairs on all makes of automobiles, both
domestic and foreign. They are located at 4000 Socastee Blvd. (Hwy. 707) in Myrtle Beach,
phone 843-293-4724. Here, you will always receive excellent service at the most reasonable of
prices.
When you drive your car into EASTERN AUTOMOTIVE, it will be put into the very best of
condition by qualified personnel and always at reasonable rates. Here, you can be assured of reli-
able service as all work done by this firm is fully guaranteed.
For quality repairs, including major or minor, A/c, brakes, tune-ups, shocks, and much more
call the people at EASTERN AUTOMOTIVE.
MINCEY’S BODY SHOP
Locally Owned & Operated By Tony Mincey
The people at MINCEY’S BODY SHOP are specialists when it comes to all types of auto body
repairs and painting. The next time you need your car’s body repaired or repainted, be sure to take
it to this reliable shop.They are located at 4744 Broad St. in Loris, phone 843-756-5442.
The owners and all of the employees at MINCEY’S BODY SHOP understand auto body repair
work thoroughly, and will put this knowledge to work for you. If you need auto paint work done, you
can be assured a quality job here because they have all the necessary tools and equipment.
Insurance policies allow you to select the repair shop of your choice so, when making your
selection, think first of MINCEY’S BODY SHOP. Whether the job is large or small, you will always
receive the same courteous treatment.
They are well-known in this area because they have the knowledge that puts their work in a
class by itself!
So, remember, for any auto body work or painting, contact MINCEY’S BODY SHOP.
The writers of this 2009 Historical Review for Horry County are proud to include MINCEY’S
BODY SHOP with the other leading businesses in the area.
Tony and everyone at MINCEY’S BODY SHOP thank the people of this area for placing their
complete trust and confidence in them, look forward to serving you in the future, and wish you a
safe and happy holiday season!
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A HISTORICAL LOOK - continued from page 15

Brief History face of the Grand Strand and

Horry County in general. The
of Horry County Myrtle Beach of yesteryear,
with its railroad and quaint
Courtesy of Kelly Lee Brosky seaside cottages disap-
peared into antiquity only to
Welcome to Horry County, land of the fiercely proud historic Independent Republic of Horry, a be replaced by multi-million
county of dual personality where a primarily agrarian land co-exists with the glitz of the internation- dollar resorts. From 2005-06
ally famous vacation mecca of Myrtle Beach. the Myrtle Beach area was
Horry County, the largest of the state's 46 counties, boasts a history of human habitation for thou- the fourth fastest growing
sands of years. These include Chicora Indian sites, a Spanish settlement in 1526, and British set- area in the nation. It attracts Gully Store (First Store of
tlers in the 1600s. millions of visitors each Burrough & Collins in Conway)
Historic events include: Revolutionary battles, a 1791 visit from President George Washington, year. c. 1900
a Civil War battle at Fort Randall, and an overseas embarkation from the Myrtle Beach Air Force
Base during World War II.
Population in 1820 was recorded at 5,025 - and today approximately 238,493 (2006) reside
within the county.
Early industries included lumbering, turpentine production, the building of ships, and tobacco
farming.
BAKER'S
Tourism to the area began in the early 1900s. By the late 1950s, tourism boomed. Presently the
county hosts over 12 million visitors a year.
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the north-south Intracoastal Waterway, has played a unique role in the Horry County history. Several
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coastal swashes dot the coastline. Carolina Bays attract naturalists from around the world.
In addition to historic sites, Horry County offers endless seashore activities. Beckoning attrac-
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research facilities.
Conway, the county seat, is named for Revolutionary War hero Brigadier General Robert
Conway.
Horry (pronounced Oh-ree) County is named for another Revolutionary hero, Brigadier General
Peter Horry.
May the historic ambience of Horry County enrich your life as you pass this way or as you
stay.

Galivants Ferry
Reprinted Courtesy Of Kelly Lee Brosky

The Galivants Ferry Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historical Places as it
represents a significant site in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture.
The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. sc license# 408
Department of the Interior.
Galivants Ferry was first mentioned in the South Carolina Statutes At Large in 1792 at a place fitting hearing aids since 1975
then called Elirsee's Landing. The ferry crossing was vested with Richard Gallevan for an initial monday - friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
period of fourteen years and the permitted fees were stated in British pounds sterling. At that time,
the county name was Kingston County and the county seat was Conwayboro. The ferry crossing • quality service
was again mentioned in the 1795 South Carolina Acts Relating To Roads, Bridges and Ferries, with • quality care
the name Elvise's Landing, being vested with Richard Gullivan and the fees paid in U.S. dollars. The • great pricing
road and ferry to Kingston County were the main access point from Marion County, then known as • financing available
Liberty County, to the county of Kingston, now known as Horry County. As such, the road and ferry • batteries
were maintained at public expense for the good of all citizens. The first wood plank road through the • repairs
Pee Dee Swamp was built to the ferry in the 1800's. Today one can still see the remains of a fertil-
izer barge in times of low water just upstream of the present highway bridge. It resembles ferry featuring starKey / sieMens
barges from the early 1800's.
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Horry County economic progress and public service in South Carolina.

Historical Time-Line
Reprinted Courtesy Of Kelly Lee Brosky
10,000 BC - Estimated earliest human habitation of the area
1735 - First land grants in Horry
1776-1783 - American Revolution. Small engagements at Bear Bluff and Black
Lake. General Francis Marion, the "Swamp Fox", is said to have camped at
Kingston (Conway) overnight on his way to the Battle of Black Mingo.
1801 - Horry District renamed for Brigadier General Peter Horry (1743-1815) and
the village of Kinston was re-named Conwayborough for Brigadier General Robert
Conway.
1861-1865 - American Civil War. The first newspaper for the area, the Horry
Dispatch was established.
1876 - Wade Hampton's speech. The marker on the oak tree at Fifth and Main in
Conway commemorates his speech during his political campaign.
1883 - The General Assembly changes the name of Conwayborough to Conway.
1886 - The Charleston Earthquake is felt in Horry.
1887 - The Railroad came to Conway.
1893 - October 13 - Tidal Wave
1898 - The city of Conway is incorporated.
1900 - The first train ran to the beach.
1902 - A wooden bridge at Galivants Ferry opened access to the rest of South
Carolina. Loris is incorporated.
1906 - The first automobile is seen in Conway.
1907 - Electric lights come to Conway.
1908 - County Courthouse dedicated May 22.
1914 - Aynor is incorporated.
1917-1918 - World War I
1936 - Intracoastal Waterway is completed and dedicated at Socastee April 11.
1938 - Myrtle Beach is incorporated.
1940 - Horry Electric Cooperative is formed April 24 and brings electricity to rural
Horry County.
1941-1945 - World War II
1954 - First Sun Fun Festival. Hurricane Hazel hit October 15. Coastal Carolina
University is established
1964 - Surfside Beach is incorporated.
1966 - Atlantic Beach is incorporated.
1968 - Ocean Drive Beach, Crescent Beach, Windy Hill Beach, and Cherry Grove
Beach consolidated to become North Myrtle Beach.
1976 - First Horry County Council is elected. Briarcliffe Acres is incorporated.
1977 - First Horry County Council is seated.
1989 - Hurricane Hugo (Category 4).
1993 - Myrtle Beach Airforce Base closed.
1996 - Hurricanes Bertha, July 12, and Fran, September 5.
1999 - Hurricane Floyd
2000 - Horry County enters the new Millennium.
2001 - Horry County Bicentennial.
2002 - May 22 the Horry County Government & Justice Center is dedicated.
2003 - The first woman, Liz Gilland, is elected chairman of Horry County Council.
References
Bedford, Goff, Dr., (1989). The Independent Republic.
A Survey History of Horry County South Carolina (Revised Edition).
Gragg, Rod. The Illustrated History of Horry County.
Lewis, Catherine H. (Horry County Historical Society).
Brief Chronology of Horry County History (Online).
Available: http://www.hchsonline.org.
GALIVANT'S FERRY - continued from page 16
George J. Holliday, the son of J.W. Holliday and the grandson of Senator
R.G.W. Grissette, graduated from Harvard University and returned to S.C. He
expanded his father's mercantile business, opening stores in Aynor and Jordanville.
While the rest of the state and region suffered the consequences of the boll weevil
on the cotton crop, he experimented with tobacco in 1900, expanding its cultivation
throughout the area by the 1920's. Horry County soon came to be recognized as
the largest tobacco producer in S.C. and George Holliday, the largest tobacco
grower in America.
Throughout the Great Depression, George Holliday continued to supply a
population from which money had all but vanished. To deal with this problem,
Holliday produced a form of money called "scrip" which the locals could barter for
goods at the Holliday stores. Back then, the majority of agriculture output was
produced by farmers living on the land with their families and agreeing to "share
the crop" with the land owner generally on a 50/50 basis, thus the term "sharecrop-
per". At it's peak, 1200 to 1500 people were supported by the Holliday farms in
western Horry County.
In 1876, the now famous, longest running political gathering was held in the
Galivants Ferry district featuring General Wade Hampton, former Civil War hero, in
his run for governor. Political speakings were referred to as "Stump Speakings".
Galivants Ferry recently celebrated 128 years as the longest running Democratic
stump speaking in America. During it's heyday in the early 1900's, Galivants Ferry
formulated the basis for Horry County's tobacco heritage as well as maintaining
The Old Democratic Primary (stump) speakings. George Holliday's two sons,
Joseph and John Monroe, continued the tradition of farming excellence as well as
supplying the farm community with necessary products for farming, feeding and
clothing families in the area. Today, the fifth generation of Hollidays carry on after
the manner of their forebearers, despite the fact that tobacco is vanishing and the
"old world" no longer exists.
Because of its unique heritage, Galivants Ferry was recognized by being
placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. Buildings so designated,
include, the church, owner residences, grist (grinding) mill, packhouse, storehous-
es, tenant (sharecropper) dwellings, and various types of barns including the big
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PAGE 18
The Year We Had Two Thanksgivings
On Thanksgiving Day, November 23,
1939, Franklin Roosevelt carved the turkey
at the annual Thanksgiving Dinner at Warm
Springs, Georgia, and wished all Americans
across the country a Happy Thanksgiving.
Unfortunately, his greeting went unan-
swered in some states; many Americans
were not observing Thanksgiving on the
same day as the President. Instead, they
were waiting to carve their turkeys on the
following Thursday because November 30th
in many states was the official Thanksgiving
Day. Two Thanksgivings? Why were
Americans celebrating a national holiday
on two different days?
At the beginning of Franklin Roosevelt's
presidency, Thanksgiving was not a fixed
holiday; it was up to the President to issue
a Thanksgiving Proclamation to announce
what date the holiday would fall on. However,
Thanksgiving was always the last Thursday
in November because that was the day President Abraham Lincoln observed the
holiday when he declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. Franklin
Roosevelt continued that tradition, but he soon found that tradition was difficult to
keep in extreme circumstances such as the Great Depression. His first Thanksgiving
in office, 1933, fell on November 30th, the last day of the month, because
November had five Thursdays that year. Since statistics showed that most people
did not do their Christmas shopping until after Thanksgiving, business leaders
feared they would lose money, especially during the Depression, because there
were only 24 shopping days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. They asked
Franklin Roosevelt to make Thanksgiving one week earlier. President Roosevelt
ignored those concerns in 1933, but when Thanksgiving once again threatened to
fall on the last day of November in 1939, FDR reconsidered the request and moved
the date of Thanksgiving up one week. Thanksgiving 1939 would be held, President
Roosevelt proclaimed, on November 23rd and not November 30th.
Changing the date of Thanksgiving seemed harmless enough, but in actuality
proved quite controversial. It was so upsetting that thousands of letters poured into
the White House once President Roosevelt announced the date change. Some
retailers were pleased because they hoped the extra week of Christmas shopping
would increase profits, but smaller businesses complained they would lose busi-
ness to larger stores. Other companies that depended on Thanksgiving as the last
Thursday of November lost money; calendar makers were the worst hit because
they printed calendars years in advance and FDR made their calendars out of date
for the next two years. Schools were also disrupted by Roosevelt's decision; most
schools had already scheduled vacations and annual Thanksgiving Day football
games by the time they learned of Thanksgiving's new date and had to decide
whether or not to reschedule everything. Moreover, many Americans were angry
that Roosevelt tried to alter such a long-standing tradition and American values
just to help businesses make more money.*
As opposition grew, some states took matters into their own hands and defied
the Presidential Proclamation. Some governors declared November 30th as
Thanksgiving. And so, depending upon where one lived, Thanksgiving was cele-
brated on the 23rd and the 30th. This was worse than changing the date in the first
place because families that lived in states such as New York did not have the same
day off as family members in states such as Connecticut! Family and friends were
unable to celebrate the holiday together.
Franklin Roosevelt observed Thanksgiving on the second to last Thursday of
November for two more years, but the amount of public outrage prompted
Congress to pass a law on December 26, 1941, ensuring that all Americans would
celebrate a unified Thanksgiving on the fourth Thursday of November every year.
*Many Americans at the time believed that the Pilgrims chose the last Thursday
in November to be Thanksgiving, but that is not the case. Although Americans had
celebrated days of thanksgiving before, it was not until 1863 when President
Lincoln began the observance of Thanksgiving in November.
The following letters are just a few of the thousands of letters President Roosevelt
received regarding his decision to move Thanksgiving up one week:
Document Transcripts
Letter from Downtown Association of Los Angeles
Downtown Association of Los Angeles
426 G. Bartlett Building | Seventh and Spring
Telephone Vandike 1428
October 2, 1933
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt, President of the United States,
White House, Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
Thanksgiving, this year, according to the
usual custom, would fall upon November
30th, the last Thursday in November,
which would leave but twenty shopping
days before Christmas.
It is an established fact that Christmas
buying begins vigorously every year in the
retail stores the day following Thanksgiving
and that the Thanksgiving to Christmas
period is the busiest retail period of the
whole year.
The Downtown Association of Los Angeles
feels that Abraham Lincoln's Proclamation of 1864
setting aside a day for Thanksgiving to be the 4th or
last Thursday in November of each year can be carried out to the letter by desig-
nating in your Thanksgiving Proclamation this year, November 23rd, the fourth
Thursday in November as the day of Thanksgiving.
You will appreciate the importance that an additional week incorporated in this
great holiday season will have upon the distribution activities of the entire United
States and the added impetus that will be given thereby to the efforts of the admin-
istration and the N.R.A. to increase employment and purchasing power.
The Downtown Association of Los Angeles respectfully requests your consid-
eration of this practical suggestion, believing that your approval would have the
deep appreciation of the merchants of the entire country.
Respectfully yours, Dain Sturges Secretary.
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Telegram from Richman Brothers
WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM
1933 OCT 13 AM 10 31
HA154 108 DL=WUX CLEVELAND OHIO 13 1021A
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT=
THE WHITE HOUSE WASHDC=
AS AMERICAS LARGEST CLOTHING MANUFACTURERS WE DESIRE TO
EXPRESS OUR EMPHATIC PROTEST AGAINST THE SELFISH ATTEMPT OF A
SMALL GROUP OF STORES TO CHANGE THE DATE OF THANKSGIVING DAY
<STOP> QUITE ASIDE FROM THE HALLOWED TRADITIONAL REASON WE
BELIEVE THE PROPOSED CHANGE WOULD HURT MORE MERCHANTS
THAN IT WOULD HELP <STOP> IT WOULD SHORTEN THE SEASON AND
CURTAIN THE FALL BUSINESS OF CLOTHES AND ALL SEASONABLE GOODS
FOR THE BENEFIT OF NOVELTY AND SMALL GIFT ITEMS <STOP> UNDER
THE CIRCUMSTANCES WE BELIEVE NOTHING IS TO GAINED FOR THE
BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURE OF THE COUNTRY AS A WHOLE
AND WE EARNESTLY URGE YOU TO DISREGARD THIS SELFISH DEMAND=
THE RICHMAN BROTHERS CO.
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TWO THANKSGIVINGS - continued from page 18
Letter From Charles Arnold
ARNOLD'S MEN'S SHOP, INC., Brooklyn, N.Y.
August 15th, 1939
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
White House, Washington, D.C.
Dear President Roosevelt:
Would like to give you the view point of the small merchant in regard to your
change of the Thanksgiving date.
The small storekeeper would prefer leaving Thanksgiving Day where it belongs.
If the large department stores are over-crowded during the shorter shopping
period before Christmas, the overflow will come, naturally, to the neighborhood
store.
Before writing, have consulted with my fellow directors of the Flatbush
Chamber of Commerce, as well as my fellow trustees of the Kings Highway Board
of Trade, and the executive council of the Associated Retailers of Greater New
York, of which I am chairman.
We have waited many years for a late Thanksgiving to give us an advantage
over the large stores, and we are sadly disappointed at your action, in this matter.
Kindly reconsider and oblige thousands of small retail storekeepers throughout
this country.
Sincerely yours, Charles A. Arnold
Arnold's Men's Shop Inc., CAA:MLC
Written in behalf of over 500 Adam Hat Agents whose association I head. CAA
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Letter from Robert Benson
JOE WILLIAMS
Real Estate, Rentals, Insurance in all forms
Groton, South Dakota, August 17, 1939
Mr. F.D. Roosevelt, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:
Referring to your proposal as to changing the date of Thanksgiving to
November 23, we think we have just the place for you out here in South, Dakota.
Yankton.
After all this country is not entirely money-minded, we need a certain amount
of idealism and sentiment to keep up the morale of our people, and you, would
even take that from us. After all we want to make this country better for our poster-
ity, and you must remember we are not running a Russia or communistic govern-
ment.
Between your ideas of running for a third term, and your changing dates of
century old holidays, we believe you have practically lost your popularity and the
good will of the people of the Northwest.
Sincerely, Robert S. Benson
Clarabelle Voight, As representatives of the northwest
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Letter from John Taylor
The Budget Press. Calendars. "Gift" cards
Salem, Ohio, August 15, 1939
The President, Washington, D.C.
Subject: Thanksgiving
Mr. President:
Millions of calendars for 1940 have already been printed and sold. We alone
have printed over two million 1940 calendars. As you probably know, calendars are
sold mostly in January, February, and March, for delivery in the Fall of the year, for
use during the coming year, in order that we may keep our employees busy
throughout the full twelve months. Otherwise, we would be working day and night
the last few months and shut down most of the year.
This situation makes it necessary to print calendars almost a full year in
advance. As stated before, at the present time nearly all calendars are printed for
1940 and we have in preparation most of the preliminary work for 1941 calendars,
which are sold by salesmen starting the first of December. In other words, actual
samples of 1941 calendars are placed on display in December 1939.
Your change for Thanksgiving naturally makes all 1939 calendars obsolete, as
well as all 1940 calendars, although it is not too late to change the preliminary work
for 1941.
I am afraid your change for Thanksgiving is going to cause the calendar
manufacturers untold grief. If very many customers demand 1940 calendars to cor-
respond with your proclamation, hundreds of thousands of dollars will be lost by
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the calendar companies, and in many instances it will
result in bankruptcy.
You will realize, I am sure, that if you had purchased
calendars last January for delivery this coming December,
to be distributed January 1940, you would want those
calendars to show the correct date for Thanksgiving,
and you would expect the manufacturer to furnish them
- Presidential Proclamation notwithstanding. Due to the
fact that 90% of the calendars will be showing
Thanksgiving on the usual date for 1940, your Presidential
Proclamation should be rescinded; and if it is necessary
to change Thanksgiving it should not be changed until
1941. Otherwise, it is going to be difficult for calendar
manufactures to get their customers to use the calendars already printed.
Yours respectfully, John Taylor
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Letter from New York University
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, University Board of Athletic Control
Washington Square, New York
August 22, 1939
The Secretary to the President,
The White House, Washington, D.C.
My dear Mr. Secretary:
I am wondering if you are at liberty at this time to supply me with any informa-
tion over and above what has appeared in the public press to date regarding the
plan of the President to proclaim November 23 as Thanksgiving Day this year
instead of November 30.
Over a period of years it has been customary for my institution to play its
annual football game with Fordham University at the Yankee Stadium here at New
York University on Thanksgiving Day, although there have been some instances
during this period when the game has been played on the Saturday following
Thanksgiving Day. As you probably know, it has become necessary to frame foot-
ball schedules three to five years in advance, and for both 1939 and 1940 we had
arranged to play our annual football game with Fordham on Thanksgiving Day, with
the belief that such day would fall upon the fourth Thursday in November.
Please understand that all of us interested in the administration of intercolle-
giate athletics realize that there are considerations and problems before the coun-
try for solution which are far more important than the schedule problems of inter-
collegiate athletics. However, some of us are confronted with the problem of
readjusting the date of any football contest affected by the President's proposal.
As soon as I read of the President's proposal, I advised our Graduate Manager
in charge of schedule making simply to mark time pending further public pro-
nouncement by the President as to the definiteness of his proposal. I thought that
there might be a change of mind on his part following such public comment which
has been made in the press. However, time is slipping past and if it is necessary
for us to make arrangements for changing the date of our game
The Secretary to the President
Page 2.
This year, we should be taking steps very shortly to make such change effec-
tive and to make public announcement with regard to it.
In short, I am wondering if you could furnish me with answers to the following
questions which should prove helpful to us in reaching a decision:
1. Has the plan of the President as announced in the press been definitely estab-
lished, with the result that Thanksgiving Day in 1939 will come on November 23
and not upon November 30 as had been generally anticipated?
2. If no definite decision has been reached as yet, are you in a position to state the
earliest possible date upon which a final decision will be rendered?
3. Granted that the President does proclaim the third Thursday, November 23, as
Thanksgiving Day for 1939, does it necessarily follow that the same procedure will
be employed in 1940, with the result that Thanksgiving Day during the course of
that year would fall upon November 21 rather than upon the fourth Thursday of the
month, namely, November 28?
I realize, of course, that you may not be in a position to furnish me at this time
with the information sought, but you will appreciate that any light which you may be
able to throw upon our problem will be extremely helpful.
Very truly your, Philip O. Badger,
Chairman of the University Board of Athletic Control, and
Assistant to the Chancellor
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TWO THANKSGIVINGS - continued from page 19
Letter from Eleanor Lucy Blydenburgh

171 Steuben Street, Brooklyn, New York, October 18, 1939

President Franklin D. Roosevelt

The White House, Washington, D.C.

Your Excellency,
Your recent decision to change the date of our Thanksgiving Day has just taken
effect here at Pratt Institute. Our directors announced that our school vacation
would begin on the twenty-third of November and last until the twenty-sixth because
New York, being your home state, is abiding by your decision. However, where I
come from, Connecticut, they'll be observing it on the thirtieth of November as
usual. Really, this situation makes my heart ache because I love our Thanksgiving
Holidays as much if not a bit more than our Christmas Holidays.
Oh, I've missed one other Thanksgiving at home with my parents because I
was away at college and too far away to get home to celebrate with them and I
didn't like being away at that time either but I see its going to happen again.
I would really like to know just why you did change the date, my curiosity has
been aroused. You probably won't see or hear of this letter because you are so
busy however, it's been nice writing you about the situation.

Respectfully yours,
(Miss) Eleanor Lucy Blydenburgh
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Telegram from F.P. Archer, Sr.

TELEGRAM THE WHITE HOUSE, Washington

3PO. RA. 49-D. L. 8:45 a.m.
Miami, Florida, August 16, 1939

THE PRESIDENT.
Mr. President: Please inform those who disagree with your advance Thanksgiving
date that every day is Thanksgiving in Florida. We who love healthful sunshine,
bounteous harvests of fruits and vegetables and the clean, cool breezes from the Proudly serving you in
Gulf Stream never cease thanking Almighty God for these daily blessings. georgetown county
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floors and moldings.
The home has been residence to three of Georgetown's mayors, including John Keith and
Harold Kaminski.
You are invited to picnic on our beautiful lawn, enjoy the observation deck and explore the shops
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The Witch of Pawleys Island
Retelling of local folklore by McDonald Elementary School Students
One of the ghost stories in Georgetown is about a so-called "witch" who lived in Pawleys Island.
Long, ago, there lived a beautiful, young, happy, and really friendly widow. She lived in a very big,
nice, oceanfront house with plenty of servants and maids. As a young girl, she would roam the
island searching for herbs and spices. She used the herbs and spices that she collected for cooking
recipes and home remedies. Everybody was so shocked to find that the girl had a love for all sorts
of whiskey. It completely took over her life.
She soon had to give up her beautiful home. She had to move in an ugly, torn down shack down
at the south end of Pawleys Island. Everyone who saw her was shocked and sometimes frightened
by her appearance. She had dyed her old and torn dress black, to hide how ugly and aged it looked.
She wore a large black hat that cast a shadow over her face. Anyone who was brave or curious
enough to attract her attention received a great shock. The old widow would raise her head and look
them full in the eye, mesmerizing them before she let loose a high and earsplitting cackle. Stories
about the strange and evil-looking widow began to spread across the island, on the mainland, and
even all the way to Georgetown.
A young man who was lovesick and very shy found out about the widow. He was eager to win
the affections of a young woman who lived in Pawleys Island. Very early one morning, he set out
to find the old woman. He reached his hand to knock. The door jerked open. Just as the rumors
said, she threw back her head in a shrieking laugh. But in a shaky voice, he managed to say, "I need
a love potion." She told him that if he would bring her a bottle of whiskey, she would make a potion
for him.
He brought her the whiskey, and she had the potion ready for him. She took the whiskey from
him and made him drink half of the potion. She told him to give the other half of it to the girl. The
young man was so excited. He gave the other half of the potion to the girl, and it had an immediate
affect. Before long they were engaged to be married. Much to the young man’s surprise he soon
found that he could not stand the sight of the girl. The young man broke the engagement, but the
girl continued to follow him everywhere. He found that the only way to get rid of her was to leave
town. When the girl found out that he had left she drowned herself in the ocean.
After that happened, the widow was often seen digging up something in her yard, but no one
knew what. After the old widow’s death, her shadow could still be seen on the side of her house.
The shadow looked like it was digging. On a very still night, or when the wind is blowing from the
west, one may even hear the high, eerie, blood-chilling, cackling laugh of the old widow woman.
The north causeway leading to Pawleys Island
begins approximately 10 miles north of Georgetown on U.S. 17.
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The Church of Prince George, Winyah is over 250 years old, and has historical meaning for
South Carolinians as well as religious significance. The parish, from which the Church takes its
name, was organized in 1721 from a part of a former parish, Saint James, Santee, that had been
laid out in 1706. HAPPY
The first church in the new parish, named for the prince who later became King George II of HOLIDAYS!
England, was a small frame structure, built about 1726 at Brown’s Ferry on Black River. Some eight
years later Prince Frederick's Parish was formed and the Brown's Ferry Church was taken over by
this organization, another structure being planned for Georgetown. This was the beginning of the
present building that was finally completed in the early 1750s, although during the War Between the
States it was desecrated by invading enemy forces.
The gallery, now the organ and choir loft, was added about 1808, and the tower in 1824.
In May, 1984, at a special service, a plaque was erected in the Church commemorating the
250th anniversary of the Parish of Prince George, Winyah, in this structure. The plaque lists the
names of the Commissioners for the building in 1734: Major George Pawley, Daniel LaRoche, and
Elias Horry, Sr. OF GEORGETOWN
The stained glass window, or reredos, back of the Altar is English stained glass, originally in
Saint Mary's Chapel for Negroes at Hagley Plantation on the Waccamaw. The Chapel had been built AN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY
by C.J. Plowden Weston for his slaves. After the War Between The States, the Chapel was destroyed “WE CARE FOR THE WHOLE PERSON”
by marauding Negroes, and the window given to Prince George, Winyah, by the estate of C.I.
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Plowden Weston.
The box pews in the Church were customary in colonial churches. Since there was no heating • 24 HOUR STAFF
system available, pew owners frequently brought charcoal burners to their pews in cold weather. • HEALTHY GENERATION WELLNESS PROGRAM
The box pews retained the heat.
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Colonial churches did not have stained glass windows. The two in the church, aside from the
reredos, were installed at a period in history when the Church was trying to become more Victorian. • DELICIOUS & NUTRITIOUS DINING PROGRAM
There are still four of the original clear windows, with the original panes of glass.
The marble Baptismal font was removed during the War Between the States and later found in
a Negro cabin, where it was being used for pounding rice. It was restored to the Church in 1866.
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GEORGETOWN
THE HISTORY OF GEORGETOWN EVERYONE AT MORNINGSIDE ASSISTED LIVING THANKS
THEIR RESIDENTS FOR PLACING THEIR COMPLETE TRUST &
CONFIDENCE IN THEM, LOOKS FORWARD TO TAKING CARE OF
Georgetown, South Carolina occupies a unique place in American history. In fact, some say that YOUR LOVED ONES, & WISHES YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!
American history began here in 1526 with the earliest settlement in North America by Europeans.
It was the Spanish under Lucas Vasquez de Allyon who founded a colony on Waccamaw Neck.
These colonists stayed only a short time and thus lost for Spain a real opportunity in the New
World.
After the settlement of Charles Town in 1670 by the English, trade was established with the
Indians and the trading posts in the outlying areas became settlements. PREMIER JEWELRY DESIGN
By 1721, the parish, Prince George, Winyah, on the Black River was created. In 1734, Prince with a Touch of Elegance
George, Winyah, was divided with Prince Frederick parish church remaining on the Black River and
Prince George, Winyah, encompassing the new town, Georgetown, on the Sampit River.
Elisha Screven had laid the plan for Georgetown in 1729 and began selling lots. Today the his-
toric district comprises the area of the original town plan. The street names are the same, and many
of the houses are original to the site.
The Indian trade declined soon after Georgetown was established and indigo became the cash
crop. Profits were so great between 1735-1775 that the Winyah Indigo Society, whose members
paid dues in indigo, was able to open and maintain the first public school in 1757.
When the American Revolution came, Georgetown played a real part sending Thomas Lynch,
Jr. to sign the Declaration of Independence and receiving the Mauquis de Lafayette to our shores OvER 55 YEaRS ExPERIENcE
from France to help our cause against England. Georgetown was the important port for supplying WORk DONE ON PREMISES
General Nathanel Green's army after Charles Town fell in 1780. Francis Marion led many guerrilla • state of the art design technology
actions in the vicinity. • diamonds & gemstones
Following the American Revolution, rice became the staple crop. Rice required the low land • jewelry repair
along the rivers for cultivation, and thus the rice plantations were established around Georgetown • watch batteries & bands
on its five rivers. By 1840, the Georgetown District (County) produced nearly one-half of the total
rice crop of the United States. This wealth produced an aristocratic way of life featuring lovely • storywheels • rose veltri
homes, elegant furniture and gracious hospitality that lasted until 1860. • seiko • citizen
This area's history has been shared by many prominent people. George Washington visited
Clifton Plantation and addressed the townspeople in 1791. President James Monroe was enter- we bUy
tained in 1821 at Prospect Hill (now Arcadia), on the Waccamaw with a real red carpet rolled out to • gold • diamonds
the river. Theodosia Burr made her home at Brookgreen after her marriage to Joseph Alston in • pre-owned jewelry
1801, and departed from Georgetown on her ill-fated voyage. Brookgreen was also the home of one
of America's most famous painters, Washington Alston. Joel R. Poinsett lived at White House
Plantation on the Black River after retiring from government service, and entertained President
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Martin Van Buren there. President Grover Cleveland, as guest of the Annandale Gun Club, came 10659 ocean hwy.
for duck hunting and was feted by the citizens in 1894. Bernard Baruch, America's elder statesman, PaWLEYS ISLaND
entertained many notables at Hobcaw Barony, his home for years. Among those were President
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Mark Clark, and Omar Bradley.
Today in the Historic District of Georgetown, which is listed on the National Register of Historic www.lowcountryjewelers.com
Places, are listed more than 50 antebellum houses, buildings and sites. Several of these town
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no more.”
The African Methodist Church is not a racist or segregationist church. We live by our motto: God
our Father, Christ our Redeemer, Man our Brother. We accept the necessity of water Baptism, but
we strongly believe in the Baptism of the Holy Ghost and fire which is a must if one is to have eter-
nal life.
The name African was added to the Methodist Church to distinguish between the two Methodist
Churches, the white Methodist and black Methodist.
Yes, we are proud of the rich heritage and legacy that the four Horsemen left us, of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church. We hold them in high esteem: Richard Allen, William Paul Quinn,
Daniel Alexander Payne, and Henry McNeal Turner—the four Horsemen, founders and liberators of
the church. We make a loud noise about them.
But when the doors of the African Methodist Church open for worship, it's “Praise God From
Whom All Blessings Flow.” It's the atoning blood of Jesus Christ that saves, “Nothing But The Blood
of Jesus.”
God is a spirit and must be worshiped in Truth and Spirit.
St. John 4:24
By Pastor James Glisson
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BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH houses are included on the tour. AIthough some of the plantation homes are gone, many remain to
give the area a real flavor of yesteryear. A number of these plantations, homes, and outbuildings are
also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
AND FOUNDER These attractions and many more make Georgetown a veritable treasure trove of history and
charm.
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, the first black Patricia D. Doyle
church in Georgetown, South Carolina, was founded and orga-
nized in 1865, two years after the declaration of the Emancipation
Proclamation, which was supposed to have freed the Negro.
Thus, a group of ambitious progressive and independent minded
black people organized themselves, and decided that they want- MS. JOHNSON PSYCHIC
ed to have a place of their own to worship God, a place where
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A jail once occupied the plot on which the church is now
drugs, & alcohol counseling, divorce, gambling.
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The first Presiding Bishop, Daniel Alexander Payne, was
or loved one, you need to see me today!
elected Bishop in 1852 under his leadership. The South Carolina
one visit will convince you!
conference was organized May 15, 1865. During the first decade,
Bethel was a very progressive church. Georgetown population
SPECIAlIzINg IN lOVE CANDlE, OIlS & HEAlINg CRYSTAlS.
was 80 or 90% black. The blacks were very skilled. Of course,
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some were scavengers, and some were elected City Officials,
such as Joseph H. Rainey, the first black elected Legislator in ERTuR A PlATONIC
South Carolina. Bruce Williams was the first black from Bethel gRAN AP 828-777-3446 A
Church in Georgetown to be elected Senator. The blacks in www.psychicreadingsbymsjohnson.com
Georgetown were among the best livers in the state of South
Carolina.
Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal
Church, was born February 14, 1760, a slave of Benjamin Chew
of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Richard Allen, his father, mother,
four sisters and brothers were sold to a Delaware slave master to COUNSELING ASSOCIATES, LLC
pay off an indebtedness of his farm. Allen saw himself poor,
wretched, undone, an outcast from society and without mercy
from God. He cried out to God, and God heard his prayer. His
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One Sunday morning, they went to church. The church that
they helped to build and paid for. First, they were denied the seats
in which they formerly sat in during the services. Then Richard FRANK E. CLEMONS, LPC-S
Allen, Absalom Jones and William White kneeled to pray, and one
of the white trustees came over to them and said, “You can't pray JASON F. CLEMONS, LPC
in here, you must get up.” Allen asked to let them finish the prayer. TERESSA T. HARRINGTON, LPC
The trustee answered, “No, you must get up now!” And he called
for help to remove them by force, and on that day in 1787, Richard
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Allen, followed by a group of blacks walked out of St. George
Methodist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania never to return.
This incident had great religious and social implications and
started the first protest in America. This was the road to the future 843-545-1271
land of human dignity and respectability. All they wanted was to 12117 OCEAN HWY. • PAWLEYS ISLAND
have a prayer. Allen said, “If you let me finish, we will trouble you
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South Carolina THANKSGIVING

Symbols Late in December of 1620, over one hundred Pilgrims arrived in the new world
of America. After more than a month of searching for a place to settle, they finally
STATE STATE sailed into Plymouth Harbor. Here they were blessed with great fortune.
BIRD ANIMAL Because what they discovered was a deserted Indian village - a whole settle-
ment recently wiped out by a terrible epidemic. Consequently, they inherited acres
of already cleared fields, ready for planting. The entire village had been devastated
except for one lone survivor - a Pawtucket Indian named Squanto.
STATE It happened that some years before, Squanto had been kidnapped by an
FLAG English sea captain and sold into slavery in Spain. He eventually escaped and
CAROLINA WHITETAIL made his way back to America. But upon his return, he discovered the terrible
WREN DEER scene described above.
And so when the Pilgrims arrived, Squanto became their great friend. Half of
STATE STATE the Pilgrims took sick and died that first winter, and historians agree that if it hadn't
FLOWER TREE been for Squanto and some of the neighboring tribes - it is doubtful if the Pilgrims
would have made it at all.
Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to make effective use of the New World's
great natural resources - from the sea to the soil. He showed them how to fish and
pilot their boats. He brought them seeds of native plants - pumpkin, squash, beans
STATE and Indian corn - and showed them how to plant and nurture these crops in the
SEAL cleared fields. He even showed them how to hunt wild turkey. William Bradford, the
YELLOW PALMETTO famous Pilgrim leader, wrote a glowing tribute to this great Native American
JESSAMINE friend:

STATE STATE "Squanto continued with the (the pilgrims) and was their interpreter, and
GAME BIRD FISH was a special instrument sent of God for their good beyond their expecta-
tion. He directed them how to set their corn, where to take fish and to pro-
cure other commodities, and was also their pilot to brink them to unknown
places for their profit, and never left them till he died."

And so it was that in the autumn of 1621, the Pilgrims were able to celebrate
their first year in the New World. Nearly 100 Indians and more than 30 settlers
WILD "While I STRIPED
came together for three days of feasting, recreation and thanksgiving. And so
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Breath Hope" Thanksgiving Day was born.

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