Explore South Carolina – Page 118 – Exploring the towns and history of South Carolina

The university dates back to 1957, when the USC set up a freshman center at the Florence County Library. In 1961, USC-Florence was set up on land donated by the Wallace family six miles east of Florence, South Carolina. In 1966, many in the Florence area pushed to establish a four-year university. Francis Marion College (now University) was created July 1, 1970

This former post office and courthouse was built in 1931. It has a restored courtroom that hosts special events and the building is used as the Getty’s Art Center

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The Merchants & Farmers Bank – Cheraw

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A. Friedheim & Bro

First Presbyterian Church was established in 1855. Since its birth, First Presbyterian has been an active church, serving as the mother church of the Thornwell Home for Children and Presbyterian College. This church was built in 1930

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Fallout shelter sign

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McBee Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot

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The current Hotel Florence opened its doors in May 2013 to offer guests a 49-room boutique hotel. The “Schofield Hardware” building is the main hotel building was built in 1891. The second building is the “Old Florence Bank Building”, rebuilt in 1900 after a fire. The third building is the “Jones Smith Jewelers”, built in 1891

The Union County Carnegie Library, the oldest Carnegie Library in South Carolina (opened in 1905), has undergone a $2 million renovation and historic restoration. The public library will be re-opening on Saturday, September 8th

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Peach Stand – Fort Mill