Towns & Cities

An up-close view of some of South Carolina's small towns and cities. 

Hilton Head | From the Sky

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Hilton Head | From the Sky
From its serene shores to its iconic landmarks, Hilton Head Island is a charming destination for anyone traveling through the Palmetto State. Join us as we soar above the Harbour Town Lighthouse and...
City of Columbia | From the Sky

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City of Columbia | From the Sky
The city of Columbia is not just at the geographical center of the state, it's also at the center of governmental and commercial activity. Affectionately known as Soda City, Columbia is well known for...
Downtown Sumter, 1930 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Downtown Sumter, 1930 | History Of SC Slide Collection
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This aerial view of downtown Sumter, taken around 1930, shows clearly the City Hall and the skyscraper Dixie Life building, built in 1911. Courtesy of the Sumter County Museum Archives.
The Town Of St. Matthews | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The Town Of St. Matthews | History Of SC Slide Collection
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The town of St. Matthews predates by more than a century and a half the 1908 formation of Calhoun County, of which it is now the county seat. Originally a trading post on the Cherokee Path, the town...
Ridgeland | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Ridgeland | History Of SC Slide Collection
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Ridgeland became the county seat of Jasper County when that county was created in 1912. Originally named Gopher Hill when settled in 1855, it was renamed based on its location on a sandy ridge. This...
Orangeburg Courthouse | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Orangeburg Courthouse | History Of SC Slide Collection
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"Orangeburg Courthouse" survived Sherman's march through South Carolina, sketched here for "Leslie's Illustrated Magazine" on February 13, 1865. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.
Georgia Avenue Business District | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Georgia Avenue Business District | History Of SC Slide Collection
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North Augusta has a dual personality; although it has developed since the Second World War as a suburb of Augusta, across the Savannah River in Georgia, its citizens are very conscious of their South...
The Ocean Forest Hotel | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The Ocean Forest Hotel | History Of SC Slide Collection
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The improvement of state highways in the 1920s brought increased tourist business to the South Carolina coastal resorts. The Ocean Forest Hotel at Myrtle Beach was built by a Greenville businessman in...