Center Monument In remembrance of those who paid the supreme sacrifice that we may remain a free people Left front pedestal Major General George L. Mabry, Jr. Veterans Memorial Park Dedicated May 28, 1990 Maj. Gen. George L. . . . — — Map (dbm55941) HM
Military Post After the Civil War ended in 1865, a Federal military occupation garrison was located for sometime in this area of Sumter. Known locally as "Yankee Camp," the post contained officers' quarters, barracks, and a guard house. . . . — — Map (dbm27832) HM
(Front): In 1866 soon after the Civil War an interracial Methodist organization was formed. They worshiped under a Bush Arbor near the railroad in South Sumter. After a few years they grew discontented with the organization and sought to . . . — — Map (dbm55962) HM
Potter's Headquarters Federal troops commanded by Brig. Gen. Edward E. Potter, on a raid through this area in the last days of the Civil War, advanced to Sumter after defeating a small Confederate force at Dingle’s Mill on April 9, 1865. The . . . — — Map (dbm27831) HM
This tablet marks the site of the Battle of Dingle's Mill fought April 9, 1865 between Potter's Brigade and the Reserve South Carolina Militia C.S.A. Erected by Dick Anderson Chapter U.D.C. (Lower stone marker text) The . . . — — Map (dbm35746) HM
(Front text) Members of the Catholic Church ofSt.Lawrence laid the cornerstone ofthe Catholic Church of St. Anne herein 1909 next to St. Joseph's Academy(1862-1929). St. Anne's is an early Gothicrevival structure, with a . . . — — Map (dbm29212) HM
(Front text) This church, the first Lutheran congregation in Sumter County, was organized in 1890 as a Home Mission, with six charter members and with Rev. F.W.E. Peschau as its first pastor. The congregation met in area churches, public . . . — — Map (dbm27345) HM
(East face)Decr 20 1860 — • — The Women of Sumter District to their Confederate Dead — • — Erected 1876 by The Ladies Monumental Assoc. of Sumter . . . — — Map (dbm27740) HM
(Front text) A boarding school for girls located on the northeast corner of Washington and Calhoun Sts. Founded by Laura Fraser Browne and Eliza E. Cooper in 1867. Incorporated in 1888. H. Frank Wilson, president, 1892- 96. (Reverse text) . . . — — Map (dbm29406) HM
The men of Sumter County who gave their lives in Vietnam Terry Lynn Anton; Robert Cain, Jr.; Herbert Hugo Cato, III; Charles Clark; Wyman Byrd Coleman; John Hughie Geddings; Charles Jack Girard; David Nathaniel Green. Jr.; Adherene Louis . . . — — Map (dbm55949) HM
Dedicated to the Memory of the men of Sumter County who made the supreme sacrifice 1941 ~ 1945 (Along the Base of the monument)World War IIErected by the Grateful Citizens of Sumter County 1949 — — Map (dbm55944) WM
(Front text) By Act of 1798, Commissioners were named "To ascertain and fix upon the most central place for the erection of a court house in the District of Sumter", and meanwhile "to fix upon a proper place for the sitting of the court". . . . — — Map (dbm27361) HM
In solemn and thankful remembrance of the unselfish and patriotic sacrifice on the part of the brave men of Sumter County who served in the forces of the United States of America in the war against Germany and her allies for the preservation of the . . . — — Map (dbm55916) HM
This site of one acre was given in 1837 for use for a public school by Col. John Blount Miller (1782-1851) Lieutenant-Colonel in the War of 1812, a public-spirited citizen and advocate of education; attorney, orator, writer, founder . . . — — Map (dbm29049) HM
(Front text) Sumter’s Jewish community, dating to 1815, has long been one of the largest and most influential in inland S.C. Mark Solomons, Franklin J. Moses, and Montgomery Moses brought their families to Sumter District from the old and . . . — — Map (dbm27488) HM
(side 1) Following his discharge from the Confederate Army, John James Britton began buying farm property on the Pocotaligo Swamp in 1864. His grandfather, Henry Britton, came to the Sumter area from Britton’s Neck (Marion County) in . . . — — Map (dbm224593) HM
Sumter Hospital was begun 1904 by Drs. S. C. Baker, Walter Cheyne, Archie China, H. M. Stuckey, and was built shortly thereafter nearby. Renamed Tuomey following purchase in 1913 with funds from will of T. J. Tuomey (1842-1897) which specified that . . . — — Map (dbm28765) HM
(side 1)In 1823 Sumterville Methodists began holding services in the Courthouse. Land was purchased on the outskirts of town and the first church was dedicated in 1827. That church was sold to the Roman Catholics. Two acres of land . . . — — Map (dbm224575) HM
Construction of the building to house the Young Men's Christian Association of Sumter began on this site in March, 1911. Mr. E.D. Sompayrac, architect, and Mr. Frank Carr, contractor, would design and construct the massive brick structure. The . . . — — Map (dbm148913) HM
A flourishing town once stood here; Settled before 1799; Stage-coach relay; Shipping center for cotton traffic by boat to Charleston; A busy point on Wilmington & Manchester Railroad, 1852-1872, (station was 1 mile southeast); Noted for its taverns, . . . — — Map (dbm27823) HM
(Front text) This church was founded in 1881 with assistance from Harmony Presbytery. It had 12 charter members, with elders Cornelius McLaurin and James Caldwell and deacons Dr. Henry J. McLaurin and Edward H. McCutchen. Rev. H.B. Garris, . . . — — Map (dbm27238) HM
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As a center of commerce in South Carolina's east central region, Sumter's is known for its biotech industry, textiles, healthcare, agriculture, retail establishments, and of course, Shaw Air Force Base. Sumter is the now the eighth-largest city in South Carolina and is at the center of it all!
The city and county of Sumter bear the name of General Thomas Sumter, the "Fighting Gameco*ck" of the American Revolutionary War. His place in U.S. history is secure as a patriot and military genius.
Sumter County, in southwest Georgia, was established by an act of the state legislature on December 26, 1831, just four years after the Creek Indians vacated the region when the state acquired the territory from them in the 1825 Treaty of Indian Springs.
We're proud of the growth of our industrial and manufacturing base – and the high-paying jobs they bring – but we're also well known for our agricultural heritage and as the home of Shaw Air Force Base.
Sumter died on June 1, 1832, at his slave plantation "South Mount", which was located near Stateburg, South Carolina, at the age of 97. Sumter was the last surviving American general of the Revolutionary War. He is buried at the Thomas Sumter Memorial Park in Sumter County, South Carolina.
The Sumter National Forest was named for Thomas Sumter, leader of rebel partisan forces in the South Carolina piedmont during the American Revolution. Sumter was nicknamed the "Gameco*ck" because of his strong resolve and aggressive fighting style.
From a portion of Marion County, Sumter County was established by legislation on January 8, 1853, and proves today to be the same small community with big dreams.
Murk City is an American rapper from Sumter, South Carolina. The city of Sumter, SC where he grew up in over the years became more violent, earning the name “Merk City/Murk City” being that South Carolina is the 5th most violent state in the U.S. with Sumter being one of the most violent cities in that state.
The town is particularly famous for art and music festivals which take place throughout the year. Plan your trip around these to enjoy this lively town at its best. Visit the Swan Lake Iris Gardens, home to a range of floral attractions from across the globe.
As Charleston blazed a path towards secession to preserve slavery, construction on a new fort, Fort Sumter, proceeded. The Confederacy fired on the US garrison of Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861 opening the Civil War, which redefined American freedom.
Introduction: My name is Errol Quitzon, I am a fair, cute, fancy, clean, attractive, sparkling, kind person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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