Communities, Towns and Cities

Take a historical look back at some of South Carolina's streets, towns and cities.

Main Street In Hampton, 1949 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Main Street In Hampton, 1949 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Main Street, Hampton, 1949. The clock tower in the business district was installed in 1948. Modern Hampton County is primarily agricultural, although there is also an industrial base built on the...

Greenwood | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Greenwood | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Greenwood, in what was originally the old Ninety Six District, got its name from the plantation located there in 1823-1824 by Judge John McGehee, and named "Green Wood" by his wife. The post office...

Downtown Greenville, 1920's | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Downtown Greenville, 1920's | History Of SC Slide Collection

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This view of downtown Greenville was taken in the 1920s with the city decorated for the Christmas season. Courtesy of the Greenville County Historical Society.

The Corner Of Front And Broad Street In Georgetown | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The Corner Of Front And Broad Street In Georgetown | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The corner of Front and Broad Street in Georgetown, looking east, shows the People's Bank with its summer awnings up on the left, around 1900. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.

Painting Of Georgetown | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Painting Of Georgetown | History Of SC Slide Collection

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This aerial view of Georgetown was painted by Harper Bond as part of the display for the Georgetown booth at the Charleston Exposition of 1902 (see The Palace Of Commerce) Established in 1735 at the...

The Corn Exposition In Florence, Around 1900 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The Corn Exposition In Florence, Around 1900 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The Corn Exposition in Florence, around 1900, celebrated the rich agricultural produce of this region. Courtesy of the South Carolina State Museum.

Main Street In Florence, 1910 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Main Street In Florence, 1910 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The town of Florence, whose Main Street is pictured here in a 1910 postcard view, grew out of the development of the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad. When the owner of the largest store in nearby...

Aerial View Of Darlington, 1965 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Aerial View Of Darlington, 1965 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Aerial view of Darlington, July 1965, shows the new courthouse standing alone and the empty space formerly occupied by City Hall. Courtesy of the Darlington County Historical Commission.

Aerial View Of Darlington Town Square | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Aerial View Of Darlington Town Square | History Of SC Slide Collection

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This aerial of the Darlington town square shows the brief juxtaposition of a new courthouse, built in 1969, with the old one (see Darlington Town Square), not yet destroyed. The old city hall was also...

North Side Of Darlington Town Square, Around 1920 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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North Side Of Darlington Town Square, Around 1920 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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View of the north side of the Darlington town square around 1920, showing the City Hall in the background. Courtesy of the Darlington County Historical Commission.

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