Darlington, Part 1 - History, And Darlington Courthouse | Palmetto Places

Darlington was one of three counties created in 1785 from the old Cheraw district. It was presumed, by architect Robert Mills, to be named after Colonel Darlington, a hero of the American Revolution.  Joanna Angle discusses the early history of this county, along with one of its most prominent locations: the Darlington County Courthouse.

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• This indicator was designed to encourage inquiry into the geographic and human factors that contributed to the development of South Carolina’s economic system. This indicator was also written to encourage inquiry into South Carolina’s distinct social and economic system as influenced by British Barbados.
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