Historic Timeline of Pendleton, SC

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Pendleton On the Frontier 1777 Pendleton On the Frontier 1777 – 1800 – 1800

17771777 Indians who sided with British during Revolution vacated their lands in SC Indians who sided with British during Revolution vacated 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 Cherokee, Choctaws and Chickasaw Signing of Peace Treaty at Treaty Oak with Cherokee, Choctaws and Chickasaw officially ceding their lands in South Carolinaofficially ceding their lands in South Carolina

17851785 Gen. Andrew Pickens builds a large log house on 573 acres and establishes Gen. Andrew Pickens builds a large log house on 573 acres and establishes Hopewell Plantation. As a county commissioner, helped establish Pendleton Hopewell Plantation. As a county commissioner, helped establish Pendleton VillageVillage

17881788 South Carolina officially becomes a StateSouth Carolina officially becomes a State

17891789 Pendleton & Greenville Counties established from Indian lands (Pendleton = Pendleton & Greenville Counties established from Indian lands (Pendleton = TriCounty Area) TriCounty Area)

Samuel Loftis, Pendleton County’s first Sheriff, built 2-story brick house on lands Samuel Loftis, Pendleton County’s first Sheriff, built 2-story brick house on lands that later became Ashtabula Plantation. Loftis as a commissioner helped that later became Ashtabula Plantation. Loftis as a commissioner helped establish Pendleton village. establish Pendleton village.

John Miller built his house As a commissioner, helped establish Pendleton VillageJohn Miller built his house As a commissioner, helped establish Pendleton Village

Hopewell-Keowee Presbyterian Church founded by Andres Pickens in Pendleton Hopewell-Keowee Presbyterian Church founded by Andres Pickens in Pendleton County County

17901790 Village of Pendleton founded at Pendleton county courthouse site and a Village of Pendleton founded at Pendleton county courthouse site and a temporary log courthouse was built N. of the current public square. Land sale temporary log courthouse was built N. of the current public square. Land sale listed in Book A, Pg1.listed in Book A, Pg1.

17911791 Pendleton & Greenville merged to form Washington county with Pickensville as Pendleton & Greenville merged to form Washington county with Pickensville as courthouse town.courthouse town.

1793 1793 First mercantile firm of Wadworth, Turpin and Steele established in Pendleton by First mercantile firm of Wadworth, Turpin and Steele established in Pendleton by Wm Steele on S. side public square. Steele was Pendleton’s first postmaster, Wm Steele on S. side public square. Steele was Pendleton’s first postmaster, post office in store.post office in store.

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

Pendleton: 1800-1830Pendleton: 1800-1830 The Upcounty Center of Culture, The Upcounty Center of Culture,

Trade and CommerceTrade and Commerce18001800 Pendleton District established when Washington County divided into Pendleton Pendleton District established when Washington County divided into Pendleton and Greenville Districts due to large population growth in area. and Greenville Districts due to large population growth in area. Village of Pendleton became designated as courthouse site with 55 town lots Village of Pendleton became designated as courthouse site with 55 town lots established. Lowcountry planters began purchasing land in area to build large established. Lowcountry planters began purchasing land in area to build large summer plantation homes and permanent residences. summer plantation homes and permanent residences.

18021802 Hopewell Presbyterian Church, now known as Old Stone Church, completed Hopewell Presbyterian Church, now known as Old Stone Church, completed replacing the 1789 wood structure that burned in 1797. replacing the 1789 wood structure that burned in 1797. Samuel Maverick builds “Montpelier” E. of town on 4,400 acres.Samuel Maverick builds “Montpelier” E. of town on 4,400 acres.

18051805 Andrew Pickens vacates Hopewell to move to Tomassee since Pendleton Village Andrew Pickens vacates Hopewell to move to Tomassee since Pendleton Village was become too populated. was become too populated.

18071807 Inauguration of Miller’s Weekly Messenger (John Miller, Publisher), westermost Inauguration of Miller’s Weekly Messenger (John Miller, Publisher), westermost newspaper in the nation at the time. Became the Pendleton Messenger after his newspaper in the nation at the time. Became the Pendleton Messenger after his death and later taken over by Fred. Symmes as publisher. death and later taken over by Fred. Symmes as publisher. Samuel Maverick buys mercantile business of Wadsworth, Turpin and Steele, Samuel Maverick buys mercantile business of Wadsworth, Turpin and Steele, buys much land becoming one of the largest landowners in the state. buys much land becoming one of the largest landowners in the state.

~1810~1810 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.Circulating library founded with public money.

1812 – 1812 – 18141814

Many wealthly Charlestonians continued to built summer Plantations in Many wealthly Charlestonians continued to built summer Plantations in Pendleton area to escape the fear that Charleston would be burned by the British Pendleton area to escape the fear that Charleston would be burned by the British as was Washington in War of 1812. as was Washington in War of 1812.

Antebellum South Antebellum South Carolina Economy Carolina Economy

Mid 1820’s - End of Low Country’s golden age of rice due Mid 1820’s - End of Low Country’s golden age of rice due to competition of cheap Indian rice in European to competition of cheap Indian rice in European market,replaced by sea island cotton (no ginning required) market,replaced by sea island cotton (no ginning required)

1800 – 1840 -Invention of workable cotton gin made upland 1800 – 1840 -Invention of workable cotton gin made upland cotton (short-staple) cost effective cash crop in the cotton (short-staple) cost effective cash crop in the Upstate Upstate

Beginning in mid 1830’s - Low cotton prices and depletion Beginning in mid 1830’s - Low cotton prices and depletion of soil caused many planters sons to move further west for of soil caused many planters sons to move further west for new landsnew lands

By 1840, no longer the leading cotton producing stateBy 1840, no longer the leading cotton producing state Anti-business climate prevailed although 18 small textile Anti-business climate prevailed although 18 small textile

factories emerged in Upstate to compete with New England factories emerged in Upstate to compete with New England

By 1850, Charleston no longer part of direct European By 1850, Charleston no longer part of direct European trade route, became satellite of NY, Boston and trade route, became satellite of NY, Boston and Philadelphia portsPhiladelphia ports

Pendleton, SC First Summer Pendleton, SC First Summer ResortResort

1815 - 18301815 - 183018151815 Pendleton Farmer’s Society founded, Thomas Pinckney first President (still in Pendleton Farmer’s Society founded, Thomas Pinckney first President (still in operation) operation)

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

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

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

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

18251825 Male Academy established on land where Town Hall and Anderson School Dist 4 Male Academy established on land where Town Hall and Anderson School Dist 4 buildings now locatedbuildings now locatedJohn C. Calhoun & family moves from Abbeville to buy Clergy Hall and John C. Calhoun & family moves from Abbeville to buy Clergy Hall and establishes Ft. Hill Plantation. House will be enlarged over the years.establishes Ft. Hill Plantation. House will be enlarged over the years.Lewis Ladson Gibbes and wife Maria Drayton Gibbes begin building the “big Lewis Ladson Gibbes and wife Maria Drayton Gibbes begin building the “big house” at Ashtabula Plantation.house” at Ashtabula Plantation.

18261826 New Courthouse to be begun on public square but Legislature voted to divide New Courthouse to be begun on public square but Legislature voted to divide Pendleton District into Anderson and Pickens Districts due to population growth. Pendleton District into Anderson and Pickens Districts due to population growth. Pendleton continued to serve at courthouse town until 1828 when the two new Pendleton continued to serve at courthouse town until 1828 when the two new courthouses completed.courthouses completed.

18281828 New jail sold and converted to Female Academy.New jail sold and converted to Female Academy.Courthouse purchased by Farmer’s Society as new meeting hall.Courthouse purchased by Farmer’s Society as new meeting hall.

18291829 John C. Calhoun sworn in as Andrew Jackson’s Vice President, resigned in 1831. John C. Calhoun sworn in as Andrew Jackson’s Vice President, resigned in 1831.

Pendleton ~ 1826

Largest Town in

Pendleton District

Pendleton 1830 - 1848Pendleton 1830 - 184818301830 Charles Cotesworth Pinckney completed the house at Woodburn PlantationCharles Cotesworth Pinckney completed the house at Woodburn Plantation

1830 – 1830 – 18341834

James Butler Bonham practices law in Pendleton prior to going to Texas where James Butler Bonham practices law in Pendleton prior to going to Texas where he died at the Alamo he died at the Alamo

18321832 John C. Calhoun elected to US Senate from SC. Advocated Nullification /states John C. Calhoun elected to US Senate from SC. Advocated Nullification /states rightsrightsWm. Knauff, cabinet maker from Charleston, set–up shop, brought by Mrs. Wm. Knauff, cabinet maker from Charleston, set–up shop, brought by Mrs. Calhoun.Calhoun.

1832-18331832-1833 Charles Cotesworth Pinckney became Lt. Gov. under Gov Hayne during Charles Cotesworth Pinckney became Lt. Gov. under Gov Hayne during nullification crisisnullification crisis

Famous Duel between Benj. F. Perry of Famous Duel between Benj. F. Perry of Greenville SentinelGreenville Sentinel (Unionist) & Turner (Unionist) & Turner Bynum (Nullifyer) on island in Tugaloo River. Bynum mortally wounded, buried Bynum (Nullifyer) on island in Tugaloo River. Bynum mortally wounded, buried at St. Paul’s at St. Paul’s

18341834 Pendleton Methodist Church foundedPendleton Methodist Church founded

18351835 Pendleton Jockey Club charteredPendleton Jockey Club chartered

18381838 Pendleton Manufacturing Co. incorporated as textile mill by Enoch B. Benson, Pendleton Manufacturing Co. incorporated as textile mill by Enoch B. Benson, W.H.D. Gaillard, and the Sloans (John T., Thomas M., Bengamin F.) located S. of W.H.D. Gaillard, and the Sloans (John T., Thomas M., Bengamin 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.

18391839 John C. Calhoun became president of Pendleton Farmer’s SocietyJohn C. Calhoun became president of Pendleton Farmer’s Society

18401840 Pendleton Methodist Church building completed, burned in 1939.Pendleton Methodist Church building completed, burned in 1939.

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

Pendleton 1848 - 1861Pendleton 1848 - 1861

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

18501850 Second oldest commercial building still standing on public square build by Second oldest commercial building still standing on public square build by Jesse Lewis as a store (now known as Hunter’s Store)Jesse Lewis as a store (now known as Hunter’s Store)John C. Calhoun dies in Washington, returned to SC and buried with great John C. Calhoun dies in Washington, returned to SC and buried with great ceremony in St. Phillips’s churchyard in Charleston ceremony in St. Phillips’s churchyard in Charleston

1852-51852-5 Rev. John Adger, Presbyterian minister from wealthy Charleston family, buys Rev. John Adger, Presbyterian minister from wealthy Charleston family, buys and expands Woodburn Plantation.and expands Woodburn Plantation.James T. Latta buys and expends Ashtabula Plantation.James T. Latta buys and expends Ashtabula Plantation.

18541854 Originally the dream of John c. Calhoun in the 1830’s, construction finally Originally the dream of John c. Calhoun in the 1830’s, construction finally begins on the Blue Ridge Railroad to run between Anderson and Knoxville and begins on the Blue Ridge Railroad to run between Anderson and Knoxville and ultimately to Cincinnati to connect Charleston and the Upstate with emerging ultimately to Cincinnati to connect Charleston and the Upstate with emerging markets in the north. markets in the north.

18581858 Blue Ridge Railroad finished through Pendleton connecting Pendleton with Blue Ridge Railroad finished through Pendleton connecting Pendleton with Anderson via rail.Anderson via rail.

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

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

Pendleton, Civil War YearsPendleton, Civil War Years

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

18611861 Many Charlestonians & residents of Columbia took Many Charlestonians & residents of Columbia took refuge in Pendleton during war years since no conflict refuge in Pendleton during war years since no conflict in the area. 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 popular Northern summer resorts and very accessible via Blue Ridge railroad via Blue Ridge railroad The Adger family from Charleston acquired three The Adger family from Charleston acquired three plantations in Pendleton, Woodburn, Ashtabula, and plantations in Pendleton, Woodburn, Ashtabula, and Rivoli as their war refuge. Rivoli as their war refuge.

1861-1861-6565

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

MayMay

18651865

Sherman’s troops commanded by Gen. Geo. Sherman’s troops commanded by Gen. Geo. Stoneman came through Pendleton in search of Stoneman came through Pendleton in search of Jefferson Davis and the Confederate treasury. Jefferson Davis and the Confederate treasury. (“Stoneman’s Raid”)(“Stoneman’s Raid”)Most of people who took refuge in Pendleton left after Most of people who took refuge in Pendleton left after the war, many never to return.the war, many never to return.

PendletonVillage

1857

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. former slaves.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pendleton in Changing Pendleton in Changing TimesTimes19071907 April Fools day student “strike” by a large number of Clemson cadets in “drag” 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 “Pendleton included a march to Pendleton resulted in the formation of the “Pendleton Guards” and an annual student event in Pendleton. Town of Clemson yet to Guards” and an annual student event in Pendleton. Town of Clemson yet to emerge.emerge.

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

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

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

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

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

1947 - 1947 - 19501950

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

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

~ 1958-~ 1958-19611961

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

Town of Pendleton

~ 1950

Beginning of Heritage TourismBeginning of Heritage Tourism19601960 Foundation for Historic Restoration in the Pendleton Area (name later changed to Foundation for Historic Restoration in the Pendleton Area (name later changed to

the Pendleton Historic Foundation) founded by members of Clemson College the Pendleton Historic Foundation) founded by members of Clemson College Architecture Dept. and Pendleton Farmer’s Society to preserve Woodburn (owned Architecture Dept. and Pendleton Farmer’s Society to preserve Woodburn (owned by Clemson University) and other historic structures which were in danger of being by Clemson University) and other historic structures which were in danger of being lost.lost.Ashtabula given to the Foundation for Historic Restoration by Mead Paper Ashtabula given to the Foundation for Historic Restoration by Mead Paper Company to preserve it and to serve as a house museum for the interpretation of Company to preserve it and to serve as a house museum for the interpretation of local culture.local culture.Tri County Technical College founded with 300 students first year(1962) to help Tri County Technical College founded with 300 students first year(1962) to help with economic development of Tri County area. Located in Pendleton along US 76 with economic development of Tri County area. Located in Pendleton along US 76 on former Woodburn Farm property. on former Woodburn Farm property.

19661966 Clemson University deeds Woodburn to the Foundation for Historic Restoration Clemson University deeds Woodburn to the Foundation for Historic Restoration for Restoration in the Pendleton Area.for Restoration in the Pendleton Area.The Foundation for Historic Restoration begins a program to erect Historic The Foundation for Historic Restoration begins a program to erect Historic Markers in the area beginning with (1) John Ewing Colhoun/Keowee on road from Markers in the area beginning with (1) John Ewing Colhoun/Keowee on road from Clemson to Daniel HS (2)Hopewell/Hopewell Indian Treaties on Old Cherry Rd.Clemson to Daniel HS (2)Hopewell/Hopewell Indian Treaties on Old Cherry Rd.Pendleton District Historical & Recreation Commission established by the SC Pendleton District Historical & Recreation Commission established by the SC Legislature to preserve the area’s history and to promote tourism in the Tri-Legislature to preserve the area’s history and to promote tourism in the Tri-County area.County area.Foundation for Historic Restoration in conjunction with the Anderson, Greenville, Foundation for Historic Restoration in conjunction with the Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, and Pickens Historical Societies hosts the Second SC Landmark Oconee, and Pickens Historical Societies hosts the Second SC Landmark Conference.Conference.

19701970 The National Trust for Historic Preservation sponsors a tour of the Upstate and The National Trust for Historic Preservation sponsors a tour of the Upstate and Pendleton as part of their annual meeting in Charleston.Pendleton as part of their annual meeting in Charleston.

1970-1970-19721972

Pendleton Historic District, the largest at the time, listed on the National Register Pendleton Historic District, the largest at the time, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ashtabula and Woodburn were individually listed and opened of Historic Places. Ashtabula and Woodburn were individually listed and opened as house museums. as house museums.

Later Economic Later Economic DevelopmentDevelopment

Economic development in the area brought in Economic development in the area brought in the Millikin plants, Michelin plant in Sandy the Millikin plants, Michelin plant in 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 residents. continues to attract tourists and new residents.

Ashtabula and Woodburn Historic House Ashtabula and Woodburn Historic House museums attracted ~ 8,000 visitors in 2008 for museums attracted ~ 8,000 visitors in 2008 for tours, weddings, and special events.tours, weddings, and special events.

Pendleton’s Historic Pendleton’s Historic MarkersMarkers

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

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


On Mechanic Street side of Town Square


On E. Queen St. at N Broad St.


St. Paul’s Church Yard


Old Cherry Rd - Clemson


St. Paul’s Churchyard


Vance Street


Old Greenville Hwy


US76 across from Tri County Tech

Pictorial History of Pictorial History of PendletonPendleton

Downtown Historic Commercial AreasDowntown Historic Commercial Areas Historic HousesHistoric Houses ChurchesChurches Historic EventsHistoric Events

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

E. Queen St.

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

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

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

E. Queen St. E. Queen St. (buildings now gone)(buildings now gone)

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

17931793

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

E Main, E Main, about 1935about 1935

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

W. Queen St.

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 MiCassa)(1902 from water tower at MiCassa)

MiCassa MiCassa c. 1830c. 1830 (1902)(1902)

Faith Cabin LibraryFaith Cabin Library

James Hunter House James Hunter House c. 1860c. 1860

Lowther Hall Lowther Hall c. 1793c. 1793

Sitton House Sitton House c. 1859c. 1859First Brick House in PendletonFirst Brick House in Pendleton

Woodburn Woodburn before 1970’s restorationbefore 1970’s restoration

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

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

Pendleton Presbyterian Pendleton Presbyterian ChurchChurch

Old Greenville Hwy, c. 1824

Corner Mechanic& Broad Sts., c. 1893

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

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?)

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

then…then…

Area Historic Sites Area Historic Sites

Those not located in downtown Those not located in downtown area and will not be seen of area and will not be seen of

upcoming “History Walk” upcoming “History Walk” through Pendleton.through Pendleton.

Hopewell Hopewell c. 1785c. 1785

Off Old Cherry Rd. - Clemson

Hopewell Treaty MarkerHopewell Treaty Marker

Old Cherry Rd., before crossing Lake

Montpelier Montpelier c. 1849c. 1849

Old Greenville Hwy, across from Refuge Baptist Church

Keeses’s Barn MemorialKeeses’s Barn Memorial

West Queen St.

Ashtabula Ashtabula c. 1825c. 1825

Old Greenville Hwy

Original House c. 1789

Woodburn Woodburn c. 1830c. 1830

US76, across from TriCounty Tech

Moorhead Cabin 1810 and

Adger carriage house

(reproduction)

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

Pendleton Historic FoundationPendleton Historic Foundation

Ashtabula & Woodburn Historic Ashtabula & Woodburn Historic HousesHouses

2009 Events:2009 Events: May 21 – Membership Dinner – AshtabulaMay 21 – Membership Dinner – Ashtabula

Speaker: Dr. Emory Thomas - Guests WelcomeSpeaker: Dr. Emory Thomas - Guests Welcome May 31 – Dedication Jane Edna Hunter May 31 – Dedication Jane Edna Hunter

Cabin – Woodburn – Cabin – Woodburn – Speaker: Dr. Rhondda Thomas – Speaker: Dr. Rhondda Thomas – Clemson UniversityClemson University

October 16 – Annual Benefit Gala “Evening October 16 – Annual Benefit Gala “Evening under the Stars” – Woodburnunder the Stars” – Woodburn

December (Fri-Sat-Sun before Christmas) December (Fri-Sat-Sun before Christmas) Candlelight Christmas Tours - AshtabulaCandlelight Christmas Tours - Ashtabula

Travel

Historic Timeline of Pendleton, SC