Discover the charms of this tiny crossroads community. See the gristmill and its vast pond, a refuge for migratory birds. Open the doors of Swift Creek Church, and then watch Susan Simpson at work in her broom shop. Listen to a Confederate soldier recount the Battle of Boykin Mill, and learn about the little brown spaniel that is the official state dog.
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When the Boykin family deeded the land to Israel Mathis in 1786, nine acres were reserved for a dam across Swift Creek. The mill dam proved to be a great location for water power, and would benefit...
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In the 1980s, the town of Boykin got a major revival boost when Susan Simpson chose the location to open her broom shop. Susan Simpson discusses how she got into making brooms, and how they are made.
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One of Boykin’s architectural gems is Swift Creek Baptist Church, built around 1827. The church had a strict set of rules and etiquette for members. The church’s use as a place of worship discontinued...
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In 1865, the town of Boykin was attacked by Union troops during the Civil War. The Union’s objective was to disrupt Confederate supply lines by cutting railroad lines. Brigadier General Edward Potter...
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Boykin is a well-known area for dog lovers, since Boykin is the ancestral home of the Boykin Spaniel. The Boykin Spaniel is the South Carolina state dog.