Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Situated in jasper county, on high ground west of the coosawhatchie river, the pineland village of gillisonville was settled early in the history of beaufort district. Download your free guide or request a copy by mail below, and start planning your oneofakind south carolina adventure today. In 1767 pittsylvania county and camden parish were organized and at the first meeting of the vestry, held june 21, 1767, at the courthouse, there were present the following vestrymen. He was residing in gillisonville, sc when he applied for a confederate pension. Charleston was the headquarters of the confederate department of south carolina and georgia later the department of south carolina, georgia, and florida.
For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. Gillisonville zip code get the zipcode for gillisonville in jasper, sc south carolina. Jasper county, south carolina african americans genealogy. The writer had access to two old books containing the churchs annals when they were in the keeping of a grandson, t. Tuten, of ridgeland and charleston, who also served as clerk for nearly 30 years. Gillisonville sc visitation and viewing for john stewart smith iii. The newberrys collection on the history of printing and the book arts is one of the worlds leading collections in the field. Coosawhatchie was never surveyed or officially created as a town during the colonial period. Weve built the following list with information that came from an atlas published by rand mcnally in 1895.
He served in south carolinas beaufort district troop 2nd south carolina cavalry regiment, company b during the civil war and was a. Learn about the the settling of the area and its expansion through the 19th and 20th centuries. My father was thomas, grandfather edwin, great grandfather tullius and great great grandfather henry. National register of historic places listings in jasper county, south. Notable features include the a portico supported by doric order columns on pedestals. The primary coordinates for gillisonville school historical places it within the sc 29936 zip code delivery area.
Anderson, south carolina history, historical resources. Website for the department of archives and history. Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. Jasper county court house ridgeland, south carolina 2007. Greeleyvilles town flag has a picture of the old town hall, dating back to the 1890s, and two arms, one black and one white, holding a tobacco leaf and a cotton bowl. History of jasper county, south carolina genealogy trails. And in the convention which formed our government, they endeavored to draw the cords of power as tight as they could obtain them, to lessen the dependence of the general functionaries on their constituents, to subject to them those of the states, and to weaken their. Gillisonville, sc real estate gillisonville homes for sale. South carolina greenwood county heritage books, inc. Funeral home services for bob are being provided by bostick funeral home. Jasper county historical society, box 712, ridgeland, sc 29936. Davant plantation gillisonville, jasper county, south carolina sc.
Gillisonville school historical is a cultural feature school in jasper county. Guide to jasper county, south carolina genealogy ancestry, family history and genealogy. The palmetto states culinary scene is famous for quality and originality, from unique gullah cuisine to our thriving farmtotable movement. He describes in very human terms 475 years of recorded history in the palmetto state, including the experiences of all south carolinians rich and poor. The church and a dwelling are the remains of the old town of gillisonville onetime seat of the old beaufort district, which was burned by shermans army in 1865. The student textbook covers the history of south carolina from prehistoric times to the present, with an emphasis on how the states history coincides with the history of the nation as intended by. This is a family website powered by myheritage, used by langford and cain web site. Local history books on south carolina arcadia publishing. Points of interest jasper county chamber of commerce. Gillisonville baptist church cemetery in gillisonville, south.
Some 250 rare books tell the history of the area, and archeological artifacts. Some 250 rare books tell the history of the area, and archaeological artifacts make for fascinating displays. South carolina williamsburg county greeleyville greeleyville is located in in the southwestern portion of williamsburg county at the junction of us 521 and sc 45. The enemy this morning captured a wagon and mules, and four men from kanapauxs battery. A post office called gillisonville was in operation from 1840 until 1927. The history of the city and county in the south carolina piedmont. Gillisonville is an unincorporated community in jasper county, in the u. Gillisonville, sc real estate gillisonville homes for. Gillisonville baptist church is a historic southern baptist church on u. Gillisonville school historical cultural feature school in jasper county. List of books and articles about south carolina history.
It was the 44th of 46 counties to be formed in south carolina. The south carolina plantations history, facts, and people, and the early ages of the south carolina colony, all in a great selection of books at arcadia publishing. A free, helpful guide to anderson sc historical resources. In may, 1864, the infantry battalion of hamptons south carolina legion was mounted and united with the 2nd cavalry. Inside, the walls of the library are graced with more than 200 portraits and maps relating to lowcountry history. This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in jasper county, south carolina. William tecumseh sherman gillisonville baptist church is listed on the national register of historic places. History of greenville pdf read through this pdf report about the history of greenville. John augustus moore, gillisonville, south carolina postmaster, was born on may 16, 1831 and died on december 31, 1920. Gillisonville, sc gillisonville, south carolina map. Shop history ancient history books and collectibles. Page 306 that it be recommended to the provincial convention of new hampshire to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of government as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the province, during the.
Francis langford obituary aiken, sc the aiken standard. Jasper countys public library in ridgeland is significant both for what it houses. During the civil war, gillisonville was nearly obliterated by order of maj. James hamilton barker, the father of ermine moore meta barker langford, was born on october 23, 1838 and served as a confederate soldier in company c of the first south carolina regiment between april 12, 1861 and april 12, 1865. The wagon was going to gillisonville, without my knowledge, after baggage belonging to the battery. In february 1865, general william tecumseh shermans troops visited the church and etched war of 18616263. My account my purchases advanced search browse collections rare. Arsenal, the charleston naval station, a collector of customs, and a district office of the quartermaster generals department. Southern charm, southern living, southern style, historic charleston sc, charleston south carolina, local history, family history, watermelon festival, antebellum homes. A south carolina number book by carol crane counts out the many things that make south carolina unique, from shag dancers to bowls of frogmore stew.
The wpa guide to the palmetto state south carolina and the american revolution the south carolina aquarium guide to aquatic habitats of south carolina south carolina art south carolina atlas of environmental risks and hazards south carolina at the brink a south carolina chronology, 14971992. Joseph hethcoat, a new pastor at the gillisonville baptist church. Gillisonville baptist church south carolina encyclopedia. The south carolina lowcountry is home to several beautiful historic churches. The south carolina story is a textbook program that meets the 2011 stateapproved south carolina studies academic standards for grade 3. Get directions, maps, and traffic for gillisonville, sc. Page 4 although few among us had gone all these lengths of opinion, yet many had advanced, some more, some less, on the way. Join facebook to connect with kati joanna pitre and others you may know.
Davant plantation gillisonville, jasper county, south. Charles pinckney wrote the portion of the declaration that t. The south carolina historical and genealogical magazine. The student textbook covers the history of south carolina from prehistoric times to the persent, with an emphasis on how the states history coincides with the history of the nation as intended by the state standards. Not to be confused with the official state website, weve found the digital state archives website for the state of south carolina to be a good source for additional links these pages are specific to jasper county. As with other inland communities, there was little economic activity, and the village remained small. Sc picture project jasper county gillisonville baptist church this church, built in 1838, is one of the last remaining buildings in the old jasper county town of gillisonville. Collection strengths include the design of letter forms, calligraphy, type and typefounding, technical innovations in printing, design usage and theory, bookselling, bookbinding, papermaking, the history of book collecting, and the history of libraries. Hayne in gillisonville, sc in beaufort disctrict, sc it also shows the lots owned by a ulmer, m. Davant plantation gillisonville jasper county south carolina sc davant plantation gillisonville jasper county. Archie willard outlaw, 83, of gillisonville, sc passed away october 22, 2017. Charles pinckney wrote the portion of the declaration that. The atlas had details such as the population of the community which appears to have come from the 1890 census and whether there was a post office andor railroad service available. The history of the city and county in the south carolina piedmont huff jr.
What i do know of my ancestry goes back to the civil war and my ancestors are buried in a baptist church cemetery in gillisonville, sc. In the 1830s, many rice planting families around coosawhatchie built summer homes between coosawhatchie and beaver dam creek, according to the history of beaufort county south carolina, volume 1, 15141861. Langford was born may 20, 1929 in jasper county, sc to the late francis leonidas sr. Harriott cheves leland transcribed and edited journal, 1 jan. Gillisonville school historical in jasper county, sc. In the first comprehensive history of south carolina published in nearly fifty years, walter edgar presents a sweeping narrative of a state with an illustrious, sometimes infamous, past. Information about davant plantation, including its location, history, land, crops, owners, slaves, buildings, and current status. The firing of a few guns has been heard upon road leading to general humescamp.
Jasper countys public library in ridgeland is significant both for what it houses and for its exterior. This x 18 inch document is a platt showing the lot owned by col isaac w. The church was constituted in 1832 as the summer home of coosawatchie baptist church so it might escape the insects and fever of the hot summer months. It is located about 105 miles south of scs capital city of columbia. South carolina state fair has announced the 2012 pepsi grandstand concert lineup, which includes boyz ii men, doobie brothers, hot chelle rae with allstar weekend and more. Gillisonville is in jasper, south carolina in the mid south region of the usa. Bob youmans passed away in gillisonville, south carolina.
Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in gillisonville baptist church cemetery in gillisonville, south carolina, a find a grave cemetery. The south carolina journey is a textbook program that meets the 2011 stateapproved south carolina social studies academic standards for grade 8. Jasper county, south carolina genealogy familysearch. Gillisonville zip code sc the zipcode for gillisonville is.
Plantation, jasper county, south carolina department of archives and history, n. Hayward family cemetery records, jasper county, south carolina. Hardee family, bellinger hill delta plantation cemetery records, jasper county, south carolina. Complete transcription of the united states census with full name index. History of greenville greenville, sc official website. Other confederate offices there included the former u. Gillisonville baptist church cemetery in gillisonville. Here are some of the historic churches of ridgeland, sc. The 2nd regiment, south carolina cavalry was organized during the summer of 1862 22nd of august by consolidating the 4th south carolina cavalry battalion and the cavalry battalion of hamptons south carolina legion.
Page 306 that it be recommended to the provincial convention of new hampshire to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of government as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the province, during the continuance of the. Jasper county, south carolina cemeteries genealogy. Some 250 rare books tell the history of the area, and archeological artifacts make for fascinating displays. Historic churches of ridgeland and its surrounding villages south. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. In february 1865, general william tecumseh shermans troops visited the church and etched war of 1861626364. An architectural treasure in its own right, the south carolina historical society museum is housed in a national historic landmark building and features interactive exhibits on the people, places, and movements that shaped the. National register properties in south carolina robertville baptist church, jasper county jct. Ellis family cemetery records, jasper county, south carolina. He was residing in gillisonville, sc when he applied for a. Bob youmans obituary gillisonville, south carolina. Jasper county is a part of the south carolina lowcountry, renowned worldwide for its unique history and natural assets. Discover librarianselected research resources on south carolina history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more.
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