Things To Do in Smyrna, South Carolina

Inscription. This town was named for Smyrna Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, organized ca. 1842. An academy was established here by 1870, and in 1888 the Charleston, Cincinnati, and Chicago Railroad completed its line here. ... More on HMDB

Inscription. (Front:), The land on which the town of Hickory Grove developed was granted to John McKenney in 1771 by George III of England. The Hickory Grove Post Office was in operation as early as 1831, and a free public school ... More on HMDB

Inscription. [Marker Front], Col. Edward Lacey (1742-1813), prominent officer in the American Revolution in the S. C. backcountry, occupied this hill west of Turkey Creek in the late summer of 1780. Lacey, who commanded S. C. militiamen ... More on HMDB

Sharon Downtown Historic District First National Bank of Sharon, 4028 Woodlawn St. More on Nationalregister.sc.gov

Inscription. [Front]: This bank, built in 1909-10 by W. W. Blair, was the first bank in the town of Sharon, incorporated in 1889. Its first officers were J. H. Saye, president; J. L. Rainey, vice p... More on HMDB

Inscription. According to tradition, after the Battle of Kings Mountain, troops led by Colonel Edward Lacey retired to the high hills of Bullock's Creek. In 1876 York historian Rev. Robert Lathan f... More on HMDB

Inscription. Town of Sharon: John L. Rainey, owner of large tracts of land on which Sharon was established, conveyed land to the Presbyterian church in 1889 and 1898, the Methodists in 1897, and th... More on HMDB

Inscription. In Memory of, the patriotic American, who participated in the, Battle of, Kings Mountain, this Monument is erected, by their grateful, Descendants. , Location. 35° 8.444′ N, 81° 23.009′ W. Marker ... More on HMDB

Inscription. This is a place of inspiring memories. Here less than a thousand men, inspired by the urge of freedom, defeated a superior force. This small band of patriots turned back a dangerous invasion well-designed to separate ... More on HMDB

Inscription. →, October 6, 1780, British, Route of March, , Location. 35° 8.538′ N, 81° 23.222′ W. Marker is in Blacksburg, South Carolina, in York County. Marker is on B... More on HMDB

Inscription. →, Each of the opposing, forces used this old, road to reach its, battle positions, October 6 and 7, 1780, , Location. 35° 8.926′ N, 81° 23.367′ W. Marker is... More on HMDB

Inscription. So soon as Charleston fell, there was a proclamation for all to come forward. peace and pardon should be granted. Vast numbers flocked in and submitted; some through fear, some through willingness, and others, perhaps, ... More on HMDB