Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Archeoioi BY LARRY EDM3ND Dirt m bunds,o pen trenches and shovels' are gradually vanishini from the Horseshoe as thi Archeological investigation of thi area xomes to a conclusion. A map representation has beer left on the Horseshoe to explain t( inquisitive passer-bys what ha been discovered through thi research and excavation of thf area. 1e.e 3 19. A*bGO~&S The r in. of the k th"' l to hf t "I F"Ot e 0 . oo' L046"0 I"" 6COs The resulting map of the Hoi the map's lower half to the F gists Solve 'T is rmep represents a preVi fy oknown fact of sto r.,68 Ig nificance in the development o .the University of South Carolina," stated Stanley South, archeologist. The archeology map reveals that North Building -(DeSaussure) and. South Building (Rutledge) were originally aligned with College Street. Each building was 45 feet from the street's edge and 200 feet DeSoussure Colle e m OO * 0 -o Preset Site W (osilioned 12( Worth d The 0~W4 OuigI"eOOI PlePed LhOMAS) av @) 0** % DeSaus Foun( The Ortl Iy Pleae4d Site (PosO6111ed in A IA to College SI rseshoe digs shows the relationshi iresent site, which is depicted in ti Horseshoe Mystei apart. After the foundation ditches structures were arrange were dug the decision was made to with DeSaussure and place DeSaussure 120 feet farther Colleges. Thus all consty north in the spot where it now campus to this day was a stands. The first foundation theseearlyedifices. residue is pictured in the diagram. Well traces were "This was probably done to adjacent to Rutledge, 0 create a larger mall areai" said and Harper Colleges. South. Today the commons area of Interpretations of the Horseshoe appears very much data revealed "the well a off alignment with College Street was dug and coverec for this reason. All subsequent ten-foot square house said South. In 1806 a ____________wellI house was built at Di An 11 -foot by 14-foot % was built at Harper in 18 DeSaussure well hc renovated to match it. The Rutledge welle wa by a new one a few fee the original but both we1 1848. e South said octag ellhouses stood at H DeSaussure by the 1880' "No l(a that the wells containe4 led to their being filed in In addition to the building foundation, thE uncovered walkways H around the wells and be around he well and b Bicycle, 9a.. IV te T" re 11"w e " ft Feature nw"e 41 t6s low%, 13tion aCross-country bicycle footraces, both open to will be held at Greenwi tival of Flowers July 28. of uncovered findings in The first bicycle r ie upper half. tioned by the Amatet League of America, will ver a 30 mile course in rt wood county. This race'i experienced riders, Ke% coordinator, said. The second event is. bike race open to anyone Two cross-country tr are also included. The A/ soring a 10-mile "Mini-N Only those who h "r igorously conditione compete in this event Easy To Op Charge Acce O SSO RITTO 1 in line buildings. Rutledge Numerous artifacts, which will iction on become the property of the fected by Institute, have also been excavated. China, brick and glass have been inearthed found in abundance. Some of the ISaussure finer relics may be placed on display or donated to museums, compiled said Institute officials. Rutledge The 1848, square 11-foot by with a 14-foot wells will probably be used i 1805," in the renovation plans, said South. matching By the end of next week, survey Saussure. transites, grass seeding equipment, ell house several barren areas and a large 8 and the map-bearing sign will be the only use was tell-tale indications that an excavation has transpired. replaced The digging expedition headed north of filled by by South, archeologist with the South Carolina Institute of nal well Archeology and Anthropology', set iper and out June 11 to find wells and The fear landscape features in connection typhoid with the planned restoration of the 1898. grounds and buildings of the vells and Horseshoe. team has Most of the data is complete and hich led everything should be wrapped-up ween the by next week, said South. Foot Races d In Festival races and said. he public A second running event for in od's Fes- dividuals who walk or jog for their health will be a walk-run competi ce, sanc- tion over a two-mile course. In ad r Bicycle dition to individual trophies, a )e held o- wards will be made to those fam ,al Green- ilies with the best average time. for more Trophies will be awarded in age n Glenn, groups for each race. Entry fees are as follows: n 18 mile 30-mile bike race, $2; 18-mile race, $1; 10-mile foot race, $2, walk-run ick events competition, $1 for individual and U is spon- $2 per family. Checks should be arathon". made payable to Festival of Flow ve been ers Athletic Committee. I" should sponsors Those interested in competing should mail their name, address, age, event entered, and check to Philip Snoddy, Route 6, box 186, Greenwood, S. C. Applicants will -1 receive further information about times, places, and safety precau tions by return mail. lant MA tuter N 7rS1-fl7n LoOP)e 1. 0ME emen er.? 'tHfGS Ae Nee tPUt,t AT... THE CYCLIST COMPLETE SALES & SERVICE LIBERAL TRADE-INS 911 Sumter St. SOpenn 11-5