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17771777 Indians who sided with British during Indians who sided with British during Revolution vacated most of their lands in SC Revolution vacated most of their lands in SC upstate after major defeat to the patriots.upstate after major defeat to the patriots.

17851785 Signing of Peace Treaty at Treaty Oak with Signing of Peace Treaty at Treaty Oak with Cherokee, Choctaws and Chickasaw officially Cherokee, Choctaws and Chickasaw officially ceded their lands in South Carolinaceded their lands in South Carolina

The Evolution of Pendleton The Evolution of Pendleton DistrictDistrict17851785 The previous six colonial judicial districts were divided into The previous six colonial judicial districts were divided into

counties and much of the recently acquired Cherokee counties and much of the recently acquired Cherokee lands became part of Ninety Six District.lands became part of Ninety Six District.

17881788 South Carolina officially became a State.South Carolina officially became a State.

17891789 The previous Indian lands were divided into two counties, The previous Indian lands were divided into two counties, the western 1,870 square miles became Pendleton County the western 1,870 square miles became Pendleton County and the eastern portion became Greenville County. and the eastern portion became Greenville County.

17911791 Pendleton and Greenville Counties became part of the new Pendleton and Greenville Counties became part of the new Washington District with Pickensville as its court house Washington District with Pickensville as its court house town.town.

18001800 Due to increasing population, Pendleton County became its Due to increasing population, Pendleton County became its own District with the village of Pendleton as its judicial own District with the village of Pendleton as its judicial center. The 1800 census for Pendleton District was 20,052 center. The 1800 census for Pendleton District was 20,052 including 2,224 slaves making it the fourth most populous including 2,224 slaves making it the fourth most populous district behind Charleston, Beaufort, and Colleton Districts.district behind Charleston, Beaufort, and Colleton Districts.

18161816 The last of the Indian lands in the NE corner of the State The last of the Indian lands in the NE corner of the State were added to the Pendleton District increasing it to 1,940 were added to the Pendleton District increasing it to 1,940 square acres.square acres.

Founding of Pendleton Founding of Pendleton 17891789 Commissioners selected to establish the new Pendleton County court Commissioners selected to establish the new Pendleton County court

house town purchased 885 acres from Isaac Lynch, located in the house town purchased 885 acres from Isaac Lynch, located in the center of the new Pendleton county at the intersection of the roads center of the new Pendleton county at the intersection of the roads leading to Cherokee and Catawba territories and just south of 18 Mile leading to Cherokee and Catawba territories and just south of 18 Mile Creek. Creek.

17891789 Samuel Loftis, Pendleton County’s first Sheriff and a commissioner Samuel Loftis, Pendleton County’s first Sheriff and a commissioner built a 2-story brick building on lands that later became known as built a 2-story brick building on lands that later became known as Ashtabula Plantation. Ashtabula Plantation.

John Miller, a commissioner and printer, built his house in the site John Miller, a commissioner and printer, built his house in the site selected for Pendleton village. His house is no longer standing. selected for Pendleton village. His house is no longer standing.

17901790 Village of Pendleton formally laid out with 55 town lots . A Village of Pendleton formally laid out with 55 town lots . A temporary log courthouse was built N. of the current public square. temporary log courthouse was built N. of the current public square. Land sale listed in Deeds Book A, Page 1.Land sale listed in Deeds Book A, Page 1.

17931793 First mercantile firm of Wadsworth, Turpin and Steele established in First mercantile firm of Wadsworth, Turpin and Steele established in Pendleton by Wm Steele on S. side of public square, now location of Pendleton by Wm Steele on S. side of public square, now location of Village Baker Cafe. Steele was Pendleton’s first postmaster with the Village Baker Cafe. Steele was Pendleton’s first postmaster with the post office in his store. post office in his store.

Lowther Hall, one of oldest house still existing in downtown Lowther Hall, one of oldest house still existing in downtown Pendleton, built by Wm. Hunter. Pendleton, built by Wm. Hunter.

18001800 Low country planters first began purchasing land in area for Low country planters first began purchasing land in area for speculationspeculation

Andrew PickensAndrew PickensPendleton’s Earliest SettlerPendleton’s Earliest Settler

1785 Gen. Andrew Pickens. One of earliest settlers in the area, Gen. Andrew Pickens. One of earliest settlers in the area, built a large log house on 573 acres along Seneca River and built a large log house on 573 acres along Seneca River and established Hopewell Plantation. (Now on Clemson established Hopewell Plantation. (Now on Clemson University property in Pickens County)University property in Pickens County)

17891789 Pickens founded Hopewell-Keowee Presbyterian Church in Pickens founded Hopewell-Keowee Presbyterian Church in Pendleton County (now Pickens County) close to his Pendleton County (now Pickens County) close to his plantation. The building was a plantation. The building was a wood structure that burned wood structure that burned during 1790’s.during 1790’s.

Pickens designated a county commissioner to assist in Pickens designated a county commissioner to assist in establishing Pendleton Village.establishing Pendleton Village.

18021802 Hopewell Presbyterian Church, now known as the Old Stone Hopewell Presbyterian Church, now known as the Old Stone Church, was completed replacing the previously burned Church, was completed replacing the previously burned wooden church structure. wooden church structure.

18051805 Andrew Pickens vacates Hopewell to move to Tomassee Andrew Pickens vacates Hopewell to move to Tomassee since Pendleton Village was become “too populated”. Left since Pendleton Village was become “too populated”. Left Hopewell to his son.Hopewell to his son.

Pendleton’s Early Growth as Pendleton’s Early Growth as Courthouse TownCourthouse Town

18071807 Inauguration of Miller’s Weekly Messenger (John Miller, Inauguration of Miller’s Weekly Messenger (John Miller, Publisher), westernmost newspaper in the nation at the time. Publisher), westernmost newspaper in the nation at the time. Became the Pendleton Messenger after his death and later Became the Pendleton Messenger after his death and later taken over by Fred. Symmes as publisher. taken over by Fred. Symmes as publisher.

18071807 A magazine, “ The Farmer and the Planter” began publication A magazine, “ The Farmer and the Planter” began publication in Pendleton as well.in Pendleton as well.

1810 - 1810 - 18141814

Many wealthy Charlestonians began building summer Many wealthy Charlestonians began building summer Plantations in Pendleton area to escape the fear that Plantations in Pendleton area to escape the fear that Charleston would be burned by the British in War of 1812 as Charleston would be burned by the British in War of 1812 as well as for its healthy climate and opportunities for agriculture. well as for its healthy climate and opportunities for agriculture.

Charleston society brought their culture and amenities with Charleston society brought their culture and amenities with them creating a “elegant” upcountry environment. them creating a “elegant” upcountry environment.

18151815 Pendleton Farmer’s Society founded, Thomas Pinckney first Pendleton Farmer’s Society founded, Thomas Pinckney first President (still in operation today) President (still in operation today)

Pendleton, Early Summer Pendleton, Early Summer ResortResort

1815 – 1825 1815 – 1825 ~ 1810~ 1810

18111811

New permanent brick courthouse build on public square.New permanent brick courthouse build on public square. First jail built on public square First jail built on public square Circulating library founded with public money, operated until Circulating library founded with public money, operated until 1925.1925.

18191819 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church organized by new residents from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church organized by new residents from the Low country the Low country

1821 1821 New two-story brick jail built off the square on W. Queen St. New two-story brick jail built off the square on W. Queen St. (now a residence, Marshalsea)(now a residence, Marshalsea)

18221822 St. Paul’s Church sanctuary completed St. Paul’s Church sanctuary completed

18241824 New larger Presbyterian Church built on E. Greenville St. to be New larger Presbyterian Church built on E. Greenville St. to be closer to town, replacing the Old Stone Church.closer to town, replacing the Old Stone Church.

~~ 1825 1825 Male Academy established on land where Town Hall and Male Academy established on land where Town Hall and AndersonAnderson

School Dist 4 buildings now located School Dist 4 buildings now located Two hotels opened (Tom Cherry’s Inn and the Eagle Hotel)Two hotels opened (Tom Cherry’s Inn and the Eagle Hotel) Beyond the village lay the fairgrounds Beyond the village lay the fairgrounds

Maverick Family in Maverick Family in PendletonPendleton

18021802 Samuel Maverick was a successful businessman in Charleston in the mercantile business of Wadsworth, Turpin (uncle) and Maverick … married daughter of Robert Anderson in Pendleton in 180.2

18021802

18091809

Samuel Maverick built his summer plantation house Samuel Maverick built his summer plantation house “Montpelier” ~ 4 miles E. of town on 4,400 acre “Montpelier” ~ 4 miles E. of town on 4,400 acre farm on site where Refuge Baptist Church now farm on site where Refuge Baptist Church now located (SC88). located (SC88). He made it his permanent home in 1809 after He made it his permanent home in 1809 after loosing a child to yellow fever in Charleston. House loosing a child to yellow fever in Charleston. House burned in 1848 and new larger house built on burned in 1848 and new larger house built on hilltop across SC88.hilltop across SC88.

18091809 Samuel Maverick bought mercantile business of Samuel Maverick bought mercantile business of Wadsworth, Turpin and Steele (on square) to Wadsworth, Turpin and Steele (on square) to become one of area’s wealthiest businessmen.become one of area’s wealthiest businessmen.

1810 - 18521810 - 1852 Samuel Maverick buys significant amount of land to Samuel Maverick buys significant amount of land to become one of the largest landowners SC, AL and become one of the largest landowners SC, AL and GAGA

1837 Son Samuel Augustus (Gus) Maverick moved to AL and then to Texas where he was a lawyer and politician.

“ “ If any American had wanted to lay his finger If any American had wanted to lay his finger on the pulse of Southern public opinion on the pulse of Southern public opinion between 1825 and 1850, he would have found between 1825 and 1850, he would have found no better place for that purpose than no better place for that purpose than Pendleton, South Carolina.Pendleton, South Carolina.””

. . . Margaret L. Coit. . . Margaret L. Coit

“ “John C. Calhoun, American Portrait”John C. Calhoun, American Portrait”

Pendleton 1825 – 1850Pendleton 1825 – 1850The Acknowledged Center of Business, The Acknowledged Center of Business,

Government and Culture for Entire Upstate Government and Culture for Entire Upstate

Pendleton ~ 1826

Largest Town in SC

Upstate

Pendleton’s Transition from Pendleton’s Transition from Courthouse TownCourthouse Town

18261826

18281828

New brick Courthouse begun on public square New brick Courthouse begun on public square

Before completion, the SC Legislature voted to divide Before completion, the SC Legislature voted to divide Pendleton District into Anderson and Pickens Districts Pendleton District into Anderson and Pickens Districts due to increasing population. due to increasing population.

Pendleton continued to serve as courthouse town until Pendleton continued to serve as courthouse town until 1828 when the new courthouses completed in 1828 when the new courthouses completed in Anderson and Pickens. Anderson and Pickens.

• New jail on W. Main St. sold and converted to Female New jail on W. Main St. sold and converted to Female Academy.Academy.• Courthouse purchased by Farmer’s Society as meeting Courthouse purchased by Farmer’s Society as meeting hall. hall. • Famer’s Society completed construction. Famer’s Society completed construction.

Agricultural EconomyAgricultural Economy1800-1835 Invention of workable cotton gin made upland cotton Invention of workable cotton gin made upland cotton

(short-staple) most cost effective cash crop in the (short-staple) most cost effective cash crop in the Upstate.Upstate.

Beginning in mid-1830’s

Low cotton prices and depletion of soil caused by one-crop farming causing many SC planters sons to move to new cotton lands further west (Alabama , Mississippi and Texas ).

1837 Panic of 1837 (depression) caused 850 US banks to close and rendered cotton and tobacco crops as well as paper currency worthless.

1825-18501825-1850 Since Anderson & Pickens Counties were settled much Since Anderson & Pickens Counties were settled much later than the southern Piedmont and Lowcountry, fewer later than the southern Piedmont and Lowcountry, fewer large scale plantations were developed prior to the large scale plantations were developed prior to the decline of cotton.decline of cotton.

As a result, Anderson County was less effected by the As a result, Anderson County was less effected by the decline of the cotton industry.decline of the cotton industry.

Agricultural EconomyAgricultural Economy1840 - 18501840 - 1850 Anderson County was second largest producing Anderson County was second largest producing

county for wheat and also produced rye, oats, county for wheat and also produced rye, oats, corn, cotton, potatoes and livestock as well as corn, cotton, potatoes and livestock as well as butter and cheese, flax, silk, honey and butter and cheese, flax, silk, honey and beeswaxbeeswax

Wealthy Charlestonians continued their summer Wealthy Charlestonians continued their summer migration to Pendleton and the local population migration to Pendleton and the local population continued to grow. continued to grow.

There were about 20 small plantations in the There were about 20 small plantations in the Pendleton area each employing about 30 slaves Pendleton area each employing about 30 slaves making the Pendleton area one of the largest making the Pendleton area one of the largest concentration of black slaves in the Upstate.concentration of black slaves in the Upstate.

No farm employed more than 70 slavesNo farm employed more than 70 slaves.

John C. Calhoun in John C. Calhoun in PendletonPendleton

In 1826, after a long sojourn in Washington City, then In 1826, after a long sojourn in Washington City, then Vice President John C. Calhoun choose to buy a farm in Vice President John C. Calhoun choose to buy a farm in the Pendleton area to revitalize his career in SC politics the Pendleton area to revitalize his career in SC politics and because of the area’s good climate and agriculture. and because of the area’s good climate and agriculture.

Calhoun presence in Pendleton from 1826 – 1850 gave Calhoun presence in Pendleton from 1826 – 1850 gave Pendleton a significant standing in the political arena Pendleton a significant standing in the political arena leading up to the Civil War.leading up to the Civil War.

John C. Calhoun was Vice President of the US under John C. Calhoun was Vice President of the US under Presidents J.Q. Adams and Jackson (1824 – 1832) and Presidents J.Q. Adams and Jackson (1824 – 1832) and leading Senator from SC from 1832 – 1850 (Calhoun’s leading Senator from SC from 1832 – 1850 (Calhoun’s senate seat now occupied by Sen. Lindsey Graham). senate seat now occupied by Sen. Lindsey Graham).

Calhoun’s Nullification Calhoun’s Nullification Doctrine Doctrine

18261826 - 18331833

Calhoun set the stage for the session of the Southern Calhoun set the stage for the session of the Southern States leading to the Civil War with his doctrine of States leading to the Civil War with his doctrine of Nullification. Nullification.

Calhoun formulated “Nullification” doctrine as a result of Calhoun formulated “Nullification” doctrine as a result of the Tariff Act of 1824 which imposed a tariff on the the Tariff Act of 1824 which imposed a tariff on the importation of European goods to protect the New importation of European goods to protect the New England manufacturers from foreign competition. England manufacturers from foreign competition.

Since three-fourths of the South’s rice, cotton, and indigo Since three-fourths of the South’s rice, cotton, and indigo was traded in Europe under a system of barter and was traded in Europe under a system of barter and exchange returning home with needed goods, the 50% exchange returning home with needed goods, the 50% increase in tariffs by 1818 on imported items needed in increase in tariffs by 1818 on imported items needed in the South and the potential for European countries to the South and the potential for European countries to impose a retaliatory tariffs would essentially eliminate its impose a retaliatory tariffs would essentially eliminate its European market and force the South to sell to the European market and force the South to sell to the Northern manufacturers at whatever price was offered Northern manufacturers at whatever price was offered or… change its industry base completelyor… change its industry base completely. .

US Customs TariffUS Customs TariffTariff on imported goods was implemented in Tariff on imported goods was implemented in 1789 to generate income to pay 1789 to generate income to pay Revolutionary war debts but continued to be Revolutionary war debts but continued to be the largest source of Federal income until the largest source of Federal income until income tax enacted in 1913. income tax enacted in 1913.

Initial duty rates were very low . . . Initial duty rates were very low . . .

5 – 12% of value of imported goods.5 – 12% of value of imported goods.

Evolved into a protective tariff and therefore Evolved into a protective tariff and therefore a divisive issue setting New England, the a divisive issue setting New England, the Southern and the Western States against Southern and the Western States against each other leading up to the Civil War.each other leading up to the Civil War.

History of US TariffsHistory of US Tariffs18161816 First protective tariff on imports enacted to protect First protective tariff on imports enacted to protect

emerging US industry and designed to 1) develop emerging US industry and designed to 1) develop profitable home market for US goods and 2) provide profitable home market for US goods and 2) provide funds for internal improvements including the building of funds for internal improvements including the building of the Erie Canal. the Erie Canal. Customs Duty Rate = 20 – 25% of value of imported Customs Duty Rate = 20 – 25% of value of imported goods. goods.

18241824 Tariff duty rate increased to 37% of value of imported Tariff duty rate increased to 37% of value of imported goodsgoods

18281828 Tariff duty rate increased to 45% of value of imported Tariff duty rate increased to 45% of value of imported goods – referred to as the “Tariff of Abomination” by goods – referred to as the “Tariff of Abomination” by Southern states Southern states

18331833 Compromise Tariff reduced duty rates over 8 years Compromise Tariff reduced duty rates over 8 years (1842) to level of 1816 tariff(1842) to level of 1816 tariff

18421842 Tariff duty rate returned to 32% of value of imported Tariff duty rate returned to 32% of value of imported good essentially overturning the compromise tariffgood essentially overturning the compromise tariff

18571857 Economic “panic” – tariff duty rates reduced again to ~ Economic “panic” – tariff duty rates reduced again to ~ 20%20%

1861 1861 (early)(early)

Morrill Tariff Act increased duty rate by 5 – 10% bringing Morrill Tariff Act increased duty rate by 5 – 10% bringing them back to levels of 1846.them back to levels of 1846.

Impact on South Carolina Impact on South Carolina EconomyEconomy

By 1840, SC no longer the leading cotton By 1840, SC no longer the leading cotton producing state as soil became depleted.producing state as soil became depleted.

By 1850, Charleston no longer part of By 1850, Charleston no longer part of direct European trade route, became direct European trade route, became satellite of NY, Boston and Philadelphia satellite of NY, Boston and Philadelphia ports as result of ever increasing ports as result of ever increasing protective tariffs.protective tariffs.

Anti-business climate prevailed although Anti-business climate prevailed although 18 small textile factories including one in 18 small textile factories including one in Pendleton emerged in the Upstate to Pendleton emerged in the Upstate to compete with New Englandcompete with New England

Pendleton . . .Pendleton . . .A microcosm of South Carolina A microcosm of South Carolina

and the entire antebellum South and the entire antebellum South

Largest town in the Upstate by 1825 Largest town in the Upstate by 1825

Pendleton was made up of Scots-Irish Pendleton was made up of Scots-Irish yeomen farmers employing both free yeomen farmers employing both free labor and a few slaves and small local labor and a few slaves and small local

businessmen, artisans and manufacturers businessmen, artisans and manufacturers living comfortably, elbow-to-elbow, with living comfortably, elbow-to-elbow, with wealthy planters employing slave labor wealthy planters employing slave labor

on large farms . . . . on large farms . . . .

Pendleton 1830’sPendleton 1830’s18301830 Charles Cotesworth Pinckney completed the house at Woodburn Charles Cotesworth Pinckney completed the house at Woodburn

Plantation. He served as Lt. Gov. under Gov Hayne during Plantation. He served as Lt. Gov. under Gov Hayne during nullification crisis in1832-33nullification crisis in1832-33

1830 – 1830 – 18341834

James Butler Bonham practices law in Pendleton prior to James Butler Bonham practices law in Pendleton prior to going to Texas where he second in command at the battle going to Texas where he second in command at the battle of the Alamo.of the Alamo.

18321832 William Knauff, cabinet maker from Charleston, set–up shop William Knauff, cabinet maker from Charleston, set–up shop on Duke Street, brought to Pendleton by Mrs. Calhoun.on Duke Street, brought to Pendleton by Mrs. Calhoun.

Famous Duel between Benj. F. Perry of Greenville Sentinel Famous Duel between Benj. F. Perry of Greenville Sentinel (Unionist) & Turner Bynum (Nullifier) on island in Tugaloo (Unionist) & Turner Bynum (Nullifier) on island in Tugaloo River during Nullification Crisis. Bynum mortally wounded, River during Nullification Crisis. Bynum mortally wounded, buried at St. Paul’s churchyardburied at St. Paul’s churchyard

18341834 Pendleton Methodist Church foundedPendleton Methodist Church founded

18351835 Pendleton Jockey Club chartered with a race trace in fair Pendleton Jockey Club chartered with a race trace in fair groundsgrounds

Pendleton 1840’sPendleton 1840’s18381838 Pendleton Manufacturing Co. incorporated as textile Pendleton Manufacturing Co. incorporated as textile

mill by Enoch B. Benson, W.H.D. Gaillard, and the mill by Enoch B. Benson, W.H.D. Gaillard, and the Sloans (John T., Thomas M., Benjamin F.) located S. of Sloans (John T., Thomas M., Benjamin F.) located S. of town in what is now LaFrance. One of first in SC. town in what is now LaFrance. One of first in SC.

18401840 Pendleton Methodist Church building completed Pendleton Methodist Church building completed (burned in 1939).(burned in 1939).

18421842 Pendleton Baptist Church founded and church built Pendleton Baptist Church founded and church built (building replaced in 1951).(building replaced in 1951).

18481848 Mrs. John C. Calhoun leads drive to raise funds to Mrs. John C. Calhoun leads drive to raise funds to purchase a pipe organ for St. Paul's.purchase a pipe organ for St. Paul's.Samuel Maverick’s house “Montpelier” burns and Samuel Maverick’s house “Montpelier” burns and rebuilt.rebuilt.

Pendleton 1850 - 1860Pendleton 1850 - 186018501850 Second oldest commercial building still standing on Second oldest commercial building still standing on

public square build by Jesse Lewis as a store (now public square build by Jesse Lewis as a store (now known as Hunter’s Store)known as Hunter’s Store)

18501850 John C. Calhoun dies in Washington, returned to SC John C. Calhoun dies in Washington, returned to SC and buried with great ceremony in St. Phillips’s and buried with great ceremony in St. Phillips’s churchyard in Charleston. The other members of churchyard in Charleston. The other members of Calhoun’s family buried at St. Paul’s Churchyard in Calhoun’s family buried at St. Paul’s Churchyard in Pendleton. Pendleton.

Rev. John Adger, Presbyterian minister from wealthy Rev. John Adger, Presbyterian minister from wealthy Charleston family, buys and expands Woodburn Charleston family, buys and expands Woodburn Plantation.Plantation.

James T. Latta buys and expends Ashtabula James T. Latta buys and expends Ashtabula Plantation.Plantation.

18601860 New Guard house (jail) and market house built on New Guard house (jail) and market house built on public square.public square.

Blue Ridge Railroad Comes Blue Ridge Railroad Comes to Pendletonto Pendleton

1830’s1830’s Originally the dream of John C. Calhoun to Originally the dream of John C. Calhoun to connect SC via Pendleton District with emerging connect SC via Pendleton District with emerging markets in the north. markets in the north.

18541854 Construction finally begins on the Blue Ridge Construction finally begins on the Blue Ridge Railroad to run between Anderson and KnoxvilleRailroad to run between Anderson and Knoxville

18581858 Blue Ridge Railroad finished through Pendleton Blue Ridge Railroad finished through Pendleton connecting Pendleton with Anderson via rail then connecting Pendleton with Anderson via rail then points north and South from Anderson.points north and South from Anderson.

18591859 Construction on Blue Ridge Railroad halted N. of Construction on Blue Ridge Railroad halted N. of Walhalla (Stump house Tunnel) by the high cost Walhalla (Stump house Tunnel) by the high cost on construction (fraud, the high price of imported on construction (fraud, the high price of imported iron, lack of local engineering expertise) and the iron, lack of local engineering expertise) and the subsequent withdrawal of funding by the State. subsequent withdrawal of funding by the State.

Pendleton’s Railroad DepotPendleton’s Railroad DepotMoved to Cherry St. and now Senior CenterMoved to Cherry St. and now Senior Center

PendletonVillage

1857

Plantation Houses and Plantation Houses and Antebellum Houses In Antebellum Houses In

Existence TodayExistence TodayAshtabula, Bee House, Benson House, Boxwood, Ashtabula, Bee House, Benson House, Boxwood,

Carver Randall House, Edans House, Carver Randall House, Edans House,

Elam Sharp House, Fort Hill, Gaillard House, Elam Sharp House, Fort Hill, Gaillard House,

Gallows Hall, Liberty Hall, Mi Casa,Gallows Hall, Liberty Hall, Mi Casa,

James Hunter House, Hopewell, Jenkins House, James Hunter House, Hopewell, Jenkins House, Lowther Hall, Magnolia Hall, Marshalsea, Lowther Hall, Magnolia Hall, Marshalsea, Montpelier, Poe House, Simpson House, Montpelier, Poe House, Simpson House,

Sitton House, Sleepy Hollow, The Glenn, The Sitton House, Sleepy Hollow, The Glenn, The Retreat, Retreat,

Thomas Pickens House, Vine HillThomas Pickens House, Vine Hill

Edens Edens HouseHouse

Located at corner ofW. Main & Mechanic St.

Mi Casa Mi Casa c. 1830c. 1830 - - S. Mechanic St.S. Mechanic St.(1902 with water tower in background)(1902 with water tower in background)

Mi Casa today complete with Mi Casa today complete with water towerwater tower

Lowther Hall Lowther Hall c. 1793c. 1793

Lowther Hall TodayLowther Hall Today

Liberty Hall, Liberty Hall, c. 1849c. 1849Built by Thomas J. SloanBuilt by Thomas J. Sloan

as seen in 1969 before restoratioas seen in 1969 before restorationn

Liberty Hall Liberty Hall Also known as Harris HallAlso known as Harris Hall

James Hunter House James Hunter House c. 1860c. 1860before restoration after 1929before restoration after 1929

James Hunter House TodayJames Hunter House Today

Jenkins House Jenkins House c.1830c.1830Build by Dr. William Seabrook Build by Dr. William Seabrook

JenkinsJenkins(Cherry St. at Depot St.)(Cherry St. at Depot St.)

Built as Built as blacksmitblacksmith shop, c. h shop, c.

18401840

Civil War Civil War HeadquarterHeadquarter

s of Jones s of Jones RiflesRifles

Located next to Located next to James Hunter James Hunter

HouseHouse

The Glen The Glen c. 1830’s (MiCasa Dr.)c. 1830’s (MiCasa Dr.)

Sitton House c. 1854Sitton House c. 1854

Sitton House Sitton House (prior to 1929)(prior to 1929)

Woodburn Woodburn before 1970’s restorationbefore 1970’s restoration

Woodburn Woodburn c. 1830c. 1830

US76, across from TriCounty Tech

Moorhead Cabin 1810 and

Adger carriage house

(reproduction)

Ashtabula Ashtabula c. 1825c. 1825

Old Greenville Hwy

Original House c. 1789

Thomas Pickens House c. Thomas Pickens House c. 18601860118 N. Elm St.

Rena Jones Clark House Rena Jones Clark House (c.1786)(c.1786)

First Black woman to lead a Pendleton First Black woman to lead a Pendleton SchoolSchool

(currently undergoing restoration)(currently undergoing restoration)

Poe House, c. Poe House, c. 18601860

as it looked c. as it looked c. 1970 and 1970 and currentlycurrently203 N. Elm St.

Marshalsea, c. 1821Marshalsea, c. 1821Built as Jail then as a Female Built as Jail then as a Female

Academy & Academy & finally became a private residencefinally became a private residence

LL..

112 W. Queen St.

Boxwood, c. 1810 Built by Wm. Robertson, later ownedBy J.B. Earle and John T. Sloan

Elam Sharp Elam Sharp House House c. 1802c. 1802

Built by William Steel,Built by William Steel, 11stst postmaster of postmaster of

PendletonPendleton

Located on E. Queen StLocated on E. Queen St

Benson House Benson House (on original site on (on original site on E. Queen)E. Queen)

Benson House c. Benson House c. mid 1800’smid 1800’sMoved from E. Queen Street (site of bank bldg) to Moved from E. Queen Street (site of bank bldg) to

N. Maine N. Maine in 1970’s for restorationin 1970’s for restoration

Benson House Benson House c. (only left portion c. (only left portion original)original)

RRenovation /expansion never enovation /expansion never completedcompleted

Hopewell Hopewell c. 1785 (Built by General Andres c. 1785 (Built by General Andres Pickens )Pickens )

Off Old Cherry Rd. - Clemson

Montpelier Montpelier c. 1849 - Built by Samuel c. 1849 - Built by Samuel

Maverick Maverick

Old Greenville Hwy, across from Refuge Baptist Church

The Retreat The Retreat c. 1840’sc. 1840’s

Located on Danehower Rd.

Pendleton Area Plantations Pendleton Area Plantations Houses andHouses and

Antebellum Houses - No Antebellum Houses - No longer Existing longer Existing

Altamont, Altamont II, Alexander, Altamont, Altamont II, Alexander, Arcadia, Boscobel, Campobello, Chestnut Arcadia, Boscobel, Campobello, Chestnut Hill, Cherry Hill, Flat Rock, Cold Spring, Hill, Cherry Hill, Flat Rock, Cold Spring,

Grumblethorpe Hall, Keowee, Long Grumblethorpe Hall, Keowee, Long House, Mount Jolly, House, Mount Jolly,

Mountain View, Oaklawn, Pepperino, Mountain View, Oaklawn, Pepperino, Portman Shoals, Rivoli, Rossdale, Portman Shoals, Rivoli, Rossdale,

Rusticello, Rusticello, San Salvador, Seneca, Shady Side, Silver San Salvador, Seneca, Shady Side, Silver

Glade, Tanglewood, Tip Top, The Hive, Glade, Tanglewood, Tip Top, The Hive, Vacambrose, Westville, WheatlandVacambrose, Westville, Wheatland

Hunter Hunter House House c. c.

Located at cornerOf S. Broad & E. MainBurned

Altamont, c. Altamont, c. 18301830Built by Thomas Pinckney Built by Thomas Pinckney (now gone) – (now gone) –

Fant’s Grove Rd.Fant’s Grove Rd.

BoscobBoscobelelcc

also also known as known as Rockfield Rockfield

when when owned by owned by Samuel Samuel PrioleauPrioleau

Located in what is now Boscobel Golf CourseOn US 76.

Poplars Poplars c.1800c.1800

Later known Later known as Pickens as Pickens

HouseHouse

Portoco addedPortoco added c.1830, c.1830,

originally had originally had one-story one-story

porchporch..Located on Cherry St.Extension, burned

Tanglewood Tanglewood (burned 1970’s)(burned 1970’s)

Ruins of Tanglewood Ruins of Tanglewood today today

Burned in 1970’s

Seneca, Seneca, c. 1845 on Seneca c. 1845 on Seneca RiverRiver

(Now Gone) (Now Gone)

Mount Jolly, c. Mount Jolly, c. 1795 1795 (burned early (burned early 1900’s)1900’s)

Home of Taliaferro family (Simpson Farm, Home of Taliaferro family (Simpson Farm, off Lebanon Rd.) off Lebanon Rd.)

Lead up to Civil War Lead up to Civil War

Two of Most Significant Issues leading Two of Most Significant Issues leading up to Civic War . . . . all of which up to Civic War . . . . all of which impacted life in Pendleton:impacted life in Pendleton:

Protective tariff’s on importsProtective tariff’s on imports

Moral & Economic issue of “Slavery”Moral & Economic issue of “Slavery”

Pendleton - Civil War YearsPendleton - Civil War Years

18601860 South Carolina succeeded from the Union, the first state to South Carolina succeeded from the Union, the first state to do so, setting the stage for the beginning of the Civil War.do so, setting the stage for the beginning of the Civil War.

Pendleton’s population was 854 including ~50% slaves, Pendleton’s population was 854 including ~50% slaves, larger than Anderson, Edgefield, Abbeville, Laurensville, larger than Anderson, Edgefield, Abbeville, Laurensville, and Hamburg.and Hamburg.

18611861 Many Charlestonians & residents of Columbia took refuge Many Charlestonians & residents of Columbia took refuge in Pendleton during war years since no conflict in the area. in Pendleton during war years since no conflict in the area. Blue Ridge House (hotel) in downtown Pendleton Blue Ridge House (hotel) in downtown Pendleton advertised in Charleston newspaper as alternative to advertised in Charleston newspaper as alternative to popular Northern summer resorts and very accessible via popular Northern summer resorts and very accessible via Blue Ridge railroad Blue Ridge railroad The Adger family from Charleston acquired four The Adger family from Charleston acquired four plantations in Pendleton, Woodburn, Ashtabula, Boscobel plantations in Pendleton, Woodburn, Ashtabula, Boscobel and Rivoli as their war refuge. and Rivoli as their war refuge.

1861-1861-6565

The bell at St. Paul’s would toll out the bad news when the The bell at St. Paul’s would toll out the bad news when the train brought word of a local death. The bell was later train brought word of a local death. The bell was later donated to be melted down to make ammunition. donated to be melted down to make ammunition.

MayMay

18651865Sherman’s troops commanded by Gen. Geo. Stoneman Sherman’s troops commanded by Gen. Geo. Stoneman came through Pendleton in search of Jefferson Davis and came through Pendleton in search of Jefferson Davis and the Confederate treasury. (“Stoneman’s Raid”)the Confederate treasury. (“Stoneman’s Raid”)

Pendleton – Reconstruction Pendleton – Reconstruction YearsYears

1865 – 1865 – 18711871

Climate of terrorism existed across state and particularly in Upstate as Climate of terrorism existed across state and particularly in Upstate as white Democrats rebelled against government by Republicans and freed white Democrats rebelled against government by Republicans and freed former slaves. Most of people who took refuge in Pendleton left after the former slaves. Most of people who took refuge in Pendleton left after the war, many never to return.war, many never to return.

18681868 Thomas Green Clemson, in his capacity with the Farmer’s Society, begins Thomas Green Clemson, in his capacity with the Farmer’s Society, begins advocating the establishment of an agricultural college to teach improved advocating the establishment of an agricultural college to teach improved farming methods. farming methods.

18701870 A.M.E. Church established with church on Vance St. behind Hunter’s Store, A.M.E. Church established with church on Vance St. behind Hunter’s Store, replaced in 1957 by present A.M.E. King’s Chapel.replaced in 1957 by present A.M.E. King’s Chapel.James Hunter purchases Lewis’s store on town square which operates until James Hunter purchases Lewis’s store on town square which operates until new store built next door in 1929.new store built next door in 1929.

18731873 Jesse Cornelius Stribling (Rossdale and later Sleepy Hollow farm) had first Jesse Cornelius Stribling (Rossdale and later Sleepy Hollow farm) had first registered herd of Jersey cattle in SC and one of first in SE. – The beginning registered herd of Jersey cattle in SC and one of first in SE. – The beginning of SC dairy industry.of SC dairy industry.

Cattle continues to be Anderson County’s primary agricultural product. Cattle continues to be Anderson County’s primary agricultural product.

18741874 Silver Springs Baptist Church established at foot of Hunter’s Hill on old road Silver Springs Baptist Church established at foot of Hunter’s Hill on old road to Clemson. New church built in 1926 on new road to Clemson.to Clemson. New church built in 1926 on new road to Clemson.

18761876 ““Red Shirt” brigades from towns all over state supported Wade Hampton III Red Shirt” brigades from towns all over state supported Wade Hampton III election to Governor under the slogan “Force without Violence” that helped election to Governor under the slogan “Force without Violence” that helped end reconstruction. end reconstruction.

18771877 One of last two states to be released from military rule under reconstructionOne of last two states to be released from military rule under reconstruction

Pendleton at the End of 19Pendleton at the End of 19thth CenturyCentury

18801880 Hunter’s store wooden warehouse built behind Hunter’s Store (still Hunter’s store wooden warehouse built behind Hunter’s Store (still standing)standing)

18821882 Jane Edna Harris Hunter, African-American activist and reformer, Jane Edna Harris Hunter, African-American activist and reformer, born on Woodburn Farm and later founded the Phyllis Wheatley born on Woodburn Farm and later founded the Phyllis Wheatley Assoc. after moving to Cleveland, OH. Recognized by Ohio as one Assoc. after moving to Cleveland, OH. Recognized by Ohio as one of its top 20 “Heroes”.of its top 20 “Heroes”.

18891889 Clemson Agricultural College founded under the terms of Thomas Clemson Agricultural College founded under the terms of Thomas Green Clemson’s will and welcomed first class in 1893 including Green Clemson’s will and welcomed first class in 1893 including Gov. Tillman’s son.Gov. Tillman’s son.A. T. Smythe, member of Adger family & owner of Woodburn, was A. T. Smythe, member of Adger family & owner of Woodburn, was one of Clemson’s first Trustees and watched the building of the one of Clemson’s first Trustees and watched the building of the campus from Woodburn’s “widow’s walk”. campus from Woodburn’s “widow’s walk”. Atlanta – Charlotte Air Line Railroad (now Norfolk Southern) built Atlanta – Charlotte Air Line Railroad (now Norfolk Southern) built the main line to the NE through Seneca, and Central completely the main line to the NE through Seneca, and Central completely bypassing Pendleton thereby creating an economic development bypassing Pendleton thereby creating an economic development disaster for the town located only on a branch line connecting disaster for the town located only on a branch line connecting through Anderson.through Anderson.

18931893 Present Presbyterian Church built on S. Broad St. Rev. John Adger Present Presbyterian Church built on S. Broad St. Rev. John Adger delivered the last sermon at the old church and first at the new delivered the last sermon at the old church and first at the new church. church.

18931893 Blue Ridge Plant of the Pendleton Manufacturing Co. (textile co.) Blue Ridge Plant of the Pendleton Manufacturing Co. (textile co.) built on Blue Ridge Stbuilt on Blue Ridge St

18961896 Clemson College fielded its first football team.Clemson College fielded its first football team.

Pendleton Area - 1897Pendleton Area - 1897

Pendleton in Early Pendleton in Early Twentieth CenturyTwentieth Century19071907 April Fools day student “strike” by a large number of Clemson cadets in April Fools day student “strike” by a large number of Clemson cadets in

“drag” included a march to Pendleton resulted in the formation of the “drag” included a march to Pendleton resulted in the formation of the “Pendleton Guards” and an annual student event in Pendleton. Town of “Pendleton Guards” and an annual student event in Pendleton. Town of Clemson yet to emerge.Clemson yet to emerge.

19111911 One story addition to the Guard House, building later housed the One story addition to the Guard House, building later housed the Pendleton Library.Pendleton Library.

1920’s 1920’s The high cotton prices, diverting land from food production and leading The high cotton prices, diverting land from food production and leading to a high cost of living, setting the stage for the devastating effects of to a high cost of living, setting the stage for the devastating effects of the boll-weevil & great depression. the boll-weevil & great depression.

19291929 SC28 Hwy through Pendleton widened, paved (formerly dirt), and SC28 Hwy through Pendleton widened, paved (formerly dirt), and rerouted in places impacting town square and frontage of historic rerouted in places impacting town square and frontage of historic structures in town. structures in town.

1930’s1930’s Many of the large antebellum houses could not be maintained and Many of the large antebellum houses could not be maintained and became “apartment houses” for tenant farmers owned by absentee became “apartment houses” for tenant farmers owned by absentee landlords and often housing 2-3 families. landlords and often housing 2-3 families. Tenant farmers flocked to the textile mills as boll-weevil devastated Tenant farmers flocked to the textile mills as boll-weevil devastated cotton cropscotton crops

19351935 Federal Government through Resettlement Act purchased 29,625 acres Federal Government through Resettlement Act purchased 29,625 acres (about 150 farms) of worn-out, eroded farm land and leased it to (about 150 farms) of worn-out, eroded farm land and leased it to Clemson College for their use and remediation. (Woodburn was Clemson College for their use and remediation. (Woodburn was included in this buy-out). Lands deeded to Clemson in 1954.included in this buy-out). Lands deeded to Clemson in 1954.

Pendleton – Post WWIIPendleton – Post WWII1947 - 1947 - 1950 1950

Pendleton town fathers persuaded Milliken to build Pendleton town fathers persuaded Milliken to build their new finishing plant and later the Gerrish their new finishing plant and later the Gerrish Milliken plant just outside Pendleton bringing jobs to Milliken plant just outside Pendleton bringing jobs to Pendleton.Pendleton.

1950’s1950’s US76 Hwy improvement project bypassed downtown US76 Hwy improvement project bypassed downtown Pendleton, passing through Woodburn Farm instead, Pendleton, passing through Woodburn Farm instead, thus preserving its historic town square and thus preserving its historic town square and character.character.

~ 1958-~ 1958-19611961

US Corp of Engineer’s Lake Hartwell project to dam US Corp of Engineer’s Lake Hartwell project to dam the Savannah River and flood a proposed 9,000 the Savannah River and flood a proposed 9,000 acres of farm land, mostly belonging to Clemson acres of farm land, mostly belonging to Clemson College, did result in the flooding of the ruins of College, did result in the flooding of the ruins of many of antebellum plantation houses along the many of antebellum plantation houses along the Seneca River. Seneca River.

Town of Pendleton

~ 1950

Beginning of Economic Beginning of Economic Development and Tourism in Development and Tourism in

1960’s1960’sFoundation for Historic Restoration in the Pendleton Area Foundation for Historic Restoration in the Pendleton Area (name later changed to the Pendleton Historic Foundation) (name later changed to the Pendleton Historic Foundation) founded by members of Clemson College Architecture Dept. founded by members of Clemson College Architecture Dept. and Pendleton Farmer’s Society to preserve Woodburn (owned and Pendleton Farmer’s Society to preserve Woodburn (owned by Clemson University) and other historic structures which by Clemson University) and other historic structures which were in danger of being lost.were in danger of being lost.

Ashtabula given to the Foundation for Historic Restoration by Ashtabula given to the Foundation for Historic Restoration by Mead Paper Company to preserve it and to serve as a house Mead Paper Company to preserve it and to serve as a house museum for the interpretation of local culture.museum for the interpretation of local culture.

Tri County Technical College founded with 300 students first Tri County Technical College founded with 300 students first year(1962) to help with economic development of Tri County year(1962) to help with economic development of Tri County area. Located in Pendleton along US 76 on former Woodburn area. Located in Pendleton along US 76 on former Woodburn Farm property. Farm property.

Expansion of Tourism Expansion of Tourism Clemson University deeds Woodburn to the Foundation for Clemson University deeds Woodburn to the Foundation for Historic Restoration for Restoration in the Pendleton Area.Historic Restoration for Restoration in the Pendleton Area.

The Foundation for Historic Restoration begins a program to The Foundation for Historic Restoration begins a program to erect Historic Markers in the area beginning with (1) John Ewing erect Historic Markers in the area beginning with (1) John Ewing Colhoun/Keowee on road from Clemson to Daniel HS Colhoun/Keowee on road from Clemson to Daniel HS (2)Hopewell/Hopewell Indian Treaties on Old Cherry Rd.(2)Hopewell/Hopewell Indian Treaties on Old Cherry Rd.

Pendleton District Historical & Recreation Commission Pendleton District Historical & Recreation Commission established by the SC Legislature to preserve the area’s established by the SC Legislature to preserve the area’s history and to promote tourism in the Tri-County area.history and to promote tourism in the Tri-County area.

Foundation for Historic Restoration in conjunction with the Foundation for Historic Restoration in conjunction with the Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens Historical Societies Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens Historical Societies hosts the Second SC Landmark Conference.hosts the Second SC Landmark Conference.The National Trust for Historic Preservation sponsors a tour of The National Trust for Historic Preservation sponsors a tour of the Upstate and Pendleton as part of their annual meeting in the Upstate and Pendleton as part of their annual meeting in CharlestonCharleston..

Pendleton Historic District Pendleton Historic District Established Established 19721972

Pendleton Historic District, the largest in the Pendleton Historic District, the largest in the US at the time, was listed on the National US at the time, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Bounded on west by Hopewell and Treaty Bounded on west by Hopewell and Treaty Oak, on east by Montpelier, north by Old Oak, on east by Montpelier, north by Old Stone Church, south by town limits.Stone Church, south by town limits.

Ashtabula and Woodburn were individually Ashtabula and Woodburn were individually listed and opened as house museumslisted and opened as house museums. .

Map of Pendleton Historic Map of Pendleton Historic DistrictDistrict

6,300 acres extending from Old Stone 6,300 acres extending from Old Stone church to Montpelier (c.1969) church to Montpelier (c.1969)

Description from National Description from National Register Nomination FormRegister Nomination Form

““The Pendleton Historic District derives its The Pendleton Historic District derives its primary significance from the primary significance from the

antebellum structures which reflect antebellum structures which reflect Pendleton’s early history. Also included Pendleton’s early history. Also included in the district are some later 19in the district are some later 19thth century century

structures which demonstrate structures which demonstrate Pendleton’s more recent growth and are, Pendleton’s more recent growth and are,

in appearance and feeling, compatible in appearance and feeling, compatible with the earlier periods.”with the earlier periods.”

Revitalization of DowntownRevitalization of Downtown Over the years, there have been Over the years, there have been

many proposals to revitalize many proposals to revitalize downtown Pendleton and take downtown Pendleton and take advantage of its historic characteradvantage of its historic character

Some have been accomplished, Some have been accomplished, many not due to cost involvedmany not due to cost involved

Preservation ordinances recently Preservation ordinances recently established for downtown established for downtown commercial area that will assist in commercial area that will assist in seeking revitalization grantsseeking revitalization grants

Later Economic Later Economic DevelopmentDevelopment

Economic development in the area brought Economic development in the area brought in Westinghouse & Michelin plant (Sandy in Westinghouse & Michelin plant (Sandy Springs) and various Clemson Univ. facilities.Springs) and various Clemson Univ. facilities.

The historic “quaint” character of Pendleton The historic “quaint” character of Pendleton continues to attract tourists and new continues to attract tourists and new residents. residents.

Ashtabula and Woodburn Historic House Ashtabula and Woodburn Historic House museums attract ~ 10,000 visitors for tours, museums attract ~ 10,000 visitors for tours, weddings, and special events.weddings, and special events.

Pendleton Spring Jubilee attracts ~30,000 Pendleton Spring Jubilee attracts ~30,000 visitors for a 2-day eventvisitors for a 2-day event

PendletoPendleton 2010n 2010

What does the Future What does the Future Hold?Hold?

Preservation of the historic district’s Preservation of the historic district’s historic structures and environment historic structures and environment must play a key role.must play a key role.

Use of these historic structures and Use of these historic structures and environment to develop a route to environment to develop a route to sustainable economic growthsustainable economic growth

Pendleton Historic Pendleton Historic FoundationFoundation

PHF plans to increase visitation at our PHF plans to increase visitation at our historic houses from 10,000/yr to historic houses from 10,000/yr to 20,000-25,000/yr within 10 years. 20,000-25,000/yr within 10 years.

By expanding our educational focus and By expanding our educational focus and offering monthly special programs and offering monthly special programs and

tours tours By refocusing the use of Woodburn for By refocusing the use of Woodburn for use as a venue for weddings and similar use as a venue for weddings and similar guests sponsored events that include guests sponsored events that include

house tourshouse tours

Weddings at Woodburn

PHF Historic Pendleton PHF Historic Pendleton Program Program

Reinstating the famous Pendleton Historic Reinstating the famous Pendleton Historic House Tours in 2012 that were held annually House Tours in 2012 that were held annually or semi-annually since the 1950’s that were or semi-annually since the 1950’s that were discontinued over 10 years ago.discontinued over 10 years ago.

Encouraging the Town to apply for Encouraging the Town to apply for Preserve Preserve America America and and Certified Local Government Certified Local Government statusstatus to raise awareness and to make eligible to raise awareness and to make eligible for improvement grants.for improvement grants.

Promote the historic downtown for unique Promote the historic downtown for unique tourist oriented businesses.tourist oriented businesses.

Promotion as Movie SetPromotion as Movie Set

Encourage use of town and historic Encourage use of town and historic houses as sets for movies houses as sets for movies

Developing documentary firm on Life Developing documentary firm on Life of Jane Edna Hunter firmed at of Jane Edna Hunter firmed at Woodburn and in Pendleton to be Woodburn and in Pendleton to be shown on ETV, History Channel, film shown on ETV, History Channel, film festivals, etc. festivals, etc. Promo of film on “YouTube” link below:Promo of film on “YouTube” link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9ARDBA4zDA&feature=youtube_gdat

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Pendleton’s Historic Pendleton’s Historic MarkersMarkers

Erected in the 1960-70’s by Anderson Erected in the 1960-70’s by Anderson county, Pendleton Historic Foundation, county, Pendleton Historic Foundation, Pendleton District Commission and Pendleton District Commission and other groups.other groups.

The newest market for “The Hundreds” The newest market for “The Hundreds” was installed with the last 2 years. was installed with the last 2 years.

There are many historic sites in area There are many historic sites in area yet to have a markeryet to have a marker

Pendleton’s Historic MarkersPendleton’s Historic Markers

On E. Queen/ Town Square

Pendleton’s Historic MarkersPendleton’s Historic Markers

On Mechanic Street side of Town Square

Pendleton’s Historic MarkersPendleton’s Historic Markers

On E. Queen St. at N Broad St.

Pendleton’s Historic MarkersPendleton’s Historic Markers

St. Paul’s Church Yard

Pendleton’s Historic MarkersPendleton’s Historic Markers

Old Cherry Rd - Clemson

Pendleton’s Historic MarkersPendleton’s Historic Markers

St. Paul’s Churchyard

Pendleton’s Historic MarkersPendleton’s Historic Markers

Old Greenville Hwy

Pendleton’s Historic MarkersPendleton’s Historic Markers

US76 across from Tri County Tech

Pendleton’s Historic MarkersPendleton’s Historic Markers

Vance Street

Pendleton’s Historic MarkersPendleton’s Historic Markers

Located on West Queen St.

In front of the PendletonCommunity Center

Commemorating Pendleton's Rosenwald School (burned) and the Faith Cabin Library

Hopewell Treaty MarkerHopewell Treaty Marker

Old Cherry Rd., before crossing Lake

Pictorial History of Pictorial History of PendletonPendleton

Historic Downtown Historic Downtown

Commercial AreasCommercial Areas

Churches, the Lifeblood of our Churches, the Lifeblood of our Community Community

Hunter’s Store Hunter’s Store c. 1850c. 1850

E. Queen St.

Hunter’s Store Hunter’s Store TodayToday

Hunter’s Store Hunter’s Store early 1900’searly 1900’s

Hunter’s Store Warehouse, Hunter’s Store Warehouse, cc. 1880. 1880

Farmer’s Hall Farmer’s Hall (before 1928)(before 1928)

Pendleton Village GreenPendleton Village Green, , ~~1880-1880-19001900

Guardhouse before front addition & Guardhouse before front addition & Well house leftWell house left

Guardhouse TodayGuardhouse Today

E. Main St. E. Main St. (early 1900’s ?)(early 1900’s ?)

E Main, E Main, about 1935about 1935

E. Main St. 1960’s, E. Main St. 1960’s, Center PortionCenter Portion c. 1793c. 1793

Exchange St. Exchange St. (1900-1920)(1900-1920)

Exchange Street TodayExchange Street Today

Looking South on Mechanic St. Looking South on Mechanic St. Horse-trading Convention, 1910Horse-trading Convention, 1910

44thth of July Parade of July Parade (1905)(1905)

““Red Shirt” Reunion on Red Shirt” Reunion on Square Square (1896 or 1906’s?)(1896 or 1906’s?)

Smith Oil Co Smith Oil Co c. 1935c. 1935

Pendleton’s early 20Pendleton’s early 20thth Century Jail Century Jail

Vance St. - behind Hunter’s Warehouse

Keese BarnKeese Barn (antique barn & social hall)(antique barn & social hall)

W. Queen St. (now gone)

Keeses’s Barn MemorialKeeses’s Barn Memorial

West Queen St.

Degan Faith Cabin LibraryDegan Faith Cabin Library

Faith Cabin LibrariesFaith Cabin Libraries

Rev. W. L. Buffington, Prof. of Sociology at Rev. W. L. Buffington, Prof. of Sociology at Pine College in Augusta, GA proposed in the Pine College in Augusta, GA proposed in the early 1930’s to build a small library by the early 1930’s to build a small library by the side of every black rural school in Ga & SC.side of every black rural school in Ga & SC.

First Faith Cabin Library was built in Edgefield First Faith Cabin Library was built in Edgefield SC in 1932 and in all 28 were built by black SC in 1932 and in all 28 were built by black volunteers who asked their white employers volunteers who asked their white employers to allow them to cut trees for logs to build to allow them to cut trees for logs to build the libraries – Rev. Buffington supplied the the libraries – Rev. Buffington supplied the books. books.

Faith Cabin LibrariesFaith Cabin Libraries Per their black builders :Per their black builders :

““We had nothing to go on but faith. That’s We had nothing to go on but faith. That’s what built them all, faith, hard work and what built them all, faith, hard work and the generosity of thousands of people the generosity of thousands of people willing to share their books.”willing to share their books.”

The Degan Faith Cabin in Pendleton (c.1935) The Degan Faith Cabin in Pendleton (c.1935) is one of the 2 last surviving examples in SC is one of the 2 last surviving examples in SC and was built next to Pendleton’s Rosenwald and was built next to Pendleton’s Rosenwald School (now gone).School (now gone).

Old Stone Church Old Stone Church c. 1802c. 1802Burial place of General Andrew Pickens andBurial place of General Andrew Pickens and

Robert Anderson Robert Anderson

Pendleton Presbyterian Pendleton Presbyterian ChurchChurch

Old Greenville Hwy, c. 1824

Corner Mechanic& Broad Sts., c. 1893

St. Paul’s Episcopal St. Paul’s Episcopal c. 1822c. 1822

Pendleton Methodist ChurchPendleton Methodist Church

c. 1834, burned c. 1939

Rebuilt using original front stained class window, later enlarged

Pendleton Baptist Church Pendleton Baptist Church c. c. 18431843

King’s Chapel AME Church King’s Chapel AME Church Congregation est. 1867 Congregation est. 1867

(original church building was on E. (original church building was on E. Main St.)Main St.)

Silver SpringsSilver SpringsBaptist Baptist ChurchChurch

The newly restored 1874 church on Jackson St. (not active – usedFor events)

The current ChurchOn N. Mechanic St.c.1926

Aerial View of Blue Ridge Aerial View of Blue Ridge MillMill (1902)(1902)

Aerial View Baptist Church &Aerial View Baptist Church & Blue Blue Ridge MillRidge Mill

(1902 from water tower at MiCasa)(1902 from water tower at MiCasa)

Pendleton Blue Pendleton Blue Ridge Mill TodayRidge Mill Today

Smythe Family at WoodburnSmythe Family at WoodburnThe simple things made us happy back The simple things made us happy back

then…then…

Non-profit, volunteer-run organization founded in 1960Non-profit, volunteer-run organization founded in 1960 Mission: An educational organization dedicated to the restoration Mission: An educational organization dedicated to the restoration

and preservation of historic properties in the Pendleton area and and preservation of historic properties in the Pendleton area and the interpretation of the diverse history and cultural heritage of the the interpretation of the diverse history and cultural heritage of the area.area.

Programs: Programs: Preservation of Ashtabula and Woodburn Historic HousesPreservation of Ashtabula and Woodburn Historic Houses Development and interpretation of these sites as major Upstate Development and interpretation of these sites as major Upstate

heritage tourism sites including living history demonstrationsheritage tourism sites including living history demonstrations Educational programs on our region’s contribution to the state’s Educational programs on our region’s contribution to the state’s

and nation’s cultural heritage for both young and mature mindsand nation’s cultural heritage for both young and mature minds Historic Pendleton & Historic Homeowners Assoc., a community Historic Pendleton & Historic Homeowners Assoc., a community

outreach preservation program to provide education and outreach preservation program to provide education and assistance to owners of historic structures in the areaassistance to owners of historic structures in the area