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Bill and Ric Vann on their peach stand.Edgefield
Edgefield County lies within the Aiken/Augusta metro area along the Savannah River.
Edgefield County lies within the Aiken/Augusta metro area along the Savannah River. “The county was formed in 1785 as part of Ninety Six District.” In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Edgefield County became smaller as lands from the county were used to create Greenwood, Saluda, Aiken, and McCormick counties. Edgefield serves as the county seat.
The county has greatly impacted South Carolina history. A number of small Revolutionary War Battles took place in the county. Additionally, 10 of South Carolina’s governors have hailed from Edgefield County.
Manufacturing, agriculture, and services anchor the Edgefield County economy and the area is known for cultivating large numbers of peaches. However, in the 19th century the pottery industry was also prominent. Today, the region’s alkaline-glazed pottery remains especially popular.
Home. Accessed June 02 , 2016. http://www.edgefieldcounty.sc.gov/Pages/Home.aspx
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Robert Ferguson Photos | Digital Traditions
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Robert F. Ferguson, Ferguson Pottery, Gillsville, Hall County. Interview recorded June 1981. The great-great grandson of Charles Ferguson, who moved to Georgia from Edgefield, South Carolina, Robert...
Landrum Family Photos | Digital Traditions
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Dr. Abner Landrum (1783-1856) was a major figure in the development and dissemination of the alkaline-glazed pottery tradition. In addition to being a newspaper editor and land speculator, he is...
Collin Rhodes with Cinda Baldwin on Family History | Digital Traditions
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Cinda Baldwin discusses Collin Rhodes' family history and pottery factory.. Collin Rhodes (1811-1881) owned or co-owned a number of pottery factories including Pottersville, Phoenix Factory, and...
Collin Rhodes Photos | Digital Traditions
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Collin Rhodes (1811-1881) owned or co-owned a number of pottery factories including Pottersville, Phoenix Factory, and finally the Collin Rhodes Factory (ca. 1843) in Edgefield during the early to mid...
Old 96 District | A Natural State
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The Old 96 District is comprised of Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens and McCormick counties. Ninety Six was the site of the first Southern land battle of the Revolutionary War. The Burt-Stark...
Lanier Meaders & His Roots | Digital Traditions
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Meaders discussing his roots in traditional pottery. From the program "Venture: Southern Stoneware" co-produced by the SC State Museum and McKissick Museum. 1987.
