“Both the county and its county seat, the town of Abbeville, were named for the French town of the same name.” The French origin of this name is likely the result of the large number of French Huguenots who lived in the area. However, Scotch-Irish also helped to settle the region that later became Abbeville County. Before becoming its own county in 1785, Abbeville comprised part of the Ninety-Six District. The county lost some of its land in the late 19th century and the early 20th century in order to create Greenwood and McCormick counties.
Known as the “Birthplace and Deathbed of the Confederacy”, Abbeville County played a key role in Southern history. Politician John C. Calhoun was born in Abbeville County. Moreover, Abbeville hosted the final Confederate council of war. Due to its historical significance, Abbeville offers tours of the town. The area also boasts a variety of parks, namely Calhoun Falls State Park and Marina and Sumter National Forest.
Abbeville South Carolina. Accessed June 02, 2016.
Welcome to Historic Abbeville County. Accessed June 01, 2016.
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R.C. Hagan talks about his experiences with making molasses.
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R.C. Hagan talks about how they use to can their food and how that changed when freezers came along.
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R.C. Hagan shares his love of hunting. For awhile turkey hunting had stopped in the Piedmont area of South Carolina, so he went hunting in Augusta during the open season.
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R.C. Hagan talks about how he started making axe and hammer handles.
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Mabel Hagan Is an accomplished quilter. She is pictured with a “Save All” quilt. The rop was made by her grandmother and was given to her as a wedding present. Five or six years later, she and her...
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R.C. Hagan talks about the types of woods he uses to make his turkey calls and what makes a good turkey call.
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R.C. talks about the way he prepares and cooks venison (deer meat).
