Unveiling the Hidden Treasures of Greenwood, SC: A Journal of Local History and Heritage - TRENDS
Four times a year we feature "Our Old Roads" and stories ranging from the earliest settlers to the current efforts to preserve and renovate our county's architectural treasures. We restore and mark historical sites and landmarks and present material relative to the history of the upcountry that became Greenwood in 1897. For several years, Aiken edited the Rural Carolinian, a magazine published monthly from 1869-1876 devoted to bringing the South Carolina farmer into the mainstream of agricultural progress.
Context Explanation
Stony Point is a historic home located near Greenwood, Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built between 1818 and 1829, and is a two-story, five bay, brick dwelling. May 17, 2016 · After the Civil War, Greenwood slowly gained population and new businesses. It became a bustling railroad town, with passenger and freight trains steaming through a village served by three railroads by 1890.
Insight Material
This digital collection features postcards from across the State of South Carolina. Browse this collection by county, or keyword search collection metadata using the search box. 10 counties are currently available, and more counties will continue to be added in the future. Visitors to the museum can explore exhibits that showcase the region's history, including displays on Native American culture, the Civil War, and the development of Greenwood County's textile industry.