Barnwell

The area now known as Barnwell County initially existed within the Orangeburg District before becoming Winton County.

The area now known as Barnwell County initially existed within the Orangeburg District before becoming Winton County. In 1800 the county changed its name to honor John Barnwell, who was known for his service in the Revolutionary War. The town of Barnwell serves as the county seat.

The history of South Carolina’s railroads has had a strong impact on the history of Bamberg County. Two of the county’s towns, Williston and Blackville, resulted from the construction of the South Carolina Railroad. The county became smaller in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with several pieces of the county breaking off to form Allendale, Aiken, and Bamberg counties.

Barnwell County History. Accessed June 01, 2016.
 

 

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Mary Simms Oliphant | Carolina Snaps
Mary Simms Oliphant | Carolina Snaps

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South Carolina historian Mary C. Simms Oliphant became the first woman to receive the Order of the Palmetto. Born in Barnwell County, Mary C. Simms Oliphant was the granddaughter of novelist and...
Brown, Edgar Allan | South Carolina Public Radio
Brown, Edgar Allan | South Carolina Public Radio

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"B" is for Brown, Edgar Allan (1888-1975). Legislator. At the age of sixteen, Brown learned shorthand and became a stenographer. In 1910, he passed the state bar exam. He represented Barnwell County...
Brown, James | South Carolina Public Radio
Brown, James | South Carolina Public Radio

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"B" is for Brown, James (1933-2006). Musician. Born in Barnwell County, Brown began his career in Augusta in the 1950s when he formed the Flames—the first of a series of backing bands that would...
The Town Of Ellenton | History Of SC Slide Collection
The Town Of Ellenton | History Of SC Slide Collection
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Ellenton, one of several towns that was moved in order to make room for the Savannah River Plant (see South Carolina Enters The Nuclear Age). Here Herbert Harden, Railway Express Agent, moves bundles...
Blackville | South Carolina Public Radio
Blackville | South Carolina Public Radio

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“B” is for Blackville [Barnwell County; population 2,973]. Incorporated in 1837, Blackville originated as a depository on the South Carolina Railroad. It was named for Alexander Black, a railroad...
Tarleton Brown | History of SC Slide Collection
Tarleton Brown | History of SC Slide Collection
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Tarleton Brown (1756-1845) served as a Captain in the Revolutionary army, and as a scout in Georgia and South Carolina for the remainder of the war in the South, later publishing an eyewitness account...
Solomon Blatt | History of SC Slide Collection
Solomon Blatt | History of SC Slide Collection
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Born in Blackville, in Barnwell County, the son of Russian Jewish immigrants, Solomon Blatt (1895-1986) rose to become one of the most powerful politicians in South Carolina. Educated at the...
The "Barnwell Ring" of South Carolina
The "Barnwell Ring" of South Carolina
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The famous "Barnwell Ring" of South Carolina. Senator Edgar Brown, left, the state's senior Senator and chairman of the finance committee, and House Speaker Sol Blatt (see Solomon Blatt), both from...
Example of Shape-Note Singing | Digital Traditions
Example of Shape-Note Singing | Digital Traditions

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NOTE: Transcripts are not available yet for the audio. The use of the shape note method of reading music was an important thread in American musical history. Introduced at the end of the eighteenth...
Elizabeth Ringus Photos | Digital Traditions
Elizabeth Ringus Photos | Digital Traditions
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Elizabeth Ringus, Paw Print Pottery Barnwell, Barnwell County. Interview recorded June 2007. Liz Ringus has been turning pots for over 36 years. A native of Massachusetts, Ringus and her husband Paul...
Elizabeth Ringus: Spongeware | Digital Traditions
Elizabeth Ringus: Spongeware | Digital Traditions
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Elizabeth Ringus, Paw Print Pottery Barnwell, Barnwell County. Interview recorded June 2007. Liz Ringus has been turning pots for over 36 years. A native of Massachusetts, Ringus and her husband Paul...
Elizabeth Ringus: Glazes | Digital Traditions
Elizabeth Ringus: Glazes | Digital Traditions
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Elizabeth Ringus, Paw Print Pottery Barnwell, Barnwell County. Interview recorded June 2007. Liz Ringus has been turning pots for over 36 years. A native of Massachusetts, Ringus and her husband Paul...
Thoroughbred Country | A Natural State
Thoroughbred Country | A Natural State

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Thoroughbred Country includes Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell counties in Western South Carolina. Equestrian activities are very popular here.
Sports Convenience Store | ETV Shorts
Sports Convenience Store | ETV Shorts

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Sports Convenience Store is a landmark for the city of Barnwell. This family-owned business has been passed down for three generations and is located in the middle of town.
Little Red Barn Pottery and Art Gallery | ETV Shorts
Little Red Barn Pottery and Art Gallery | ETV Shorts

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If you are looking for something handmade and unique, the Little Red Barn is the place to check out. From one-of-a-kind pottery to hand-woven rag rugs, the Little Red Barn tells South Carolina's story...
Parks of Barnwell | ETV Shorts
Parks of Barnwell | ETV Shorts

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The City of Barnwell is not only a place full of history, but it's also a place with a myriad of recreational options. With six parks to meet just about anyone's needs, it makes sense that the slogan...