Clarendon County (SC) (Images of America) [Paperback]

Marguirite De Laine (Author), F.S. Corbett (Author), Cecil J. Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 17, 2002

Located in South Carolinaís Lowcountry, Clarendon County exists as a paradigm of Southern communities. Lake Marion rests against the countyís southern border, while cypress trees, whose limbs are decorated with Spanish Moss, flourish in the swampy lowlands. Wildlife abounds, making this a paradise for hunters and fishermen. ÝÝClarendon Countyís history is as rich as its Southern flavor, and many know that while furthering Americaís cause for independence, Francis Marion fought in the area now called Clarendon and earned his nickname ìSwamp Fox.î Five Palmetto State governors, all members of Richardson and Manning families, came from the county, and the first South Carolinian crowned Miss America was a Clarendon native. Still, Clarendon residents have shared in Americaís hardships, too; for within the confines of this small, rural community, they have found themselves time and again confronted with Americaís battles. Not only did residents fight in the Revolutionary War and the War between the States, but they also fought an important portion of the Civil Rights Movement here. Clarendon County pays tribute to this singular history, as well as to the residents who defined and developed this agrarian community. ÝÝ

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About the Author

Marguirite De Laine, a retired South Carolina school teacher and Clarendon native; F.S. Corbett, Clarendon County archivist; and Cecil J. Williams, photographer, invite the reader to explore this celebration of Clarendon County. They have combined almost 200 vintage images with an educational story that both longtime residents and newcomers, young and old, are sure to enjoy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (June 17, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738514357
• ISBN-13: 978-0738514352
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,996,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)