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Its Inception and the Men and Institutions Instrumental in Creating it. An His
torical Record of the Important Events Leading up to its formation and a
true Statement as to the County’s Resources and Advantages,
both developed and undeveloped.
McCORMICK COUNTY.
(By J. E. McCracken.)
McCormick County is a part of what was formerly the South
Eastern corner of Abbeville, the northwestern corner of Edgefield
and the southern part of Greenwood counties. Its western boun-
dry extends its full length, from north to south, along the Savan
nah River and is about midway betwen the northern and southern
extremities of the western border of the State.
From the Savannah River the land rises gradually in low roll-
Lands in McCormick are cheap—ranging in price from $20.00
to $50.00 per acre.
Public schools in the county are of a high standard and are
plentifully distributed in each section. No resident of the county
can possibly be too far away from a school to prevent their children
from attending one. Churches of different denominations are ac-
cessable to all residents in any part of the county.
Moral conditions are splendid and the general trend is toward
a higher and better education.
McCormick County Relegation which appeared before the S. C. Legislature at the session of 1916. This entire delegation was un
tiring and successful In its efforts to secure McCormick County.
ing hills affording a natural drainage toward the south and west.
Before this part of the State was settled upon by the French
Huguenots in 1765, and for many years following, these hills were
covered with a timber growth consisting of pine, oak, hickory,
gum and other varieties of woods. However, since the first settlers
came, and it was found that the climate was excellent, the water
of the very best and purest quality; the healthfulness of the loca-
, tion, superior to many other sections and the soil of a highly pro
ductive quality, others began to move into this locality and clear
the lands, until today there are but few large tracts upon which
timber is left standing to any great extent. Still there is, at this
time, abundant timber to be found, as is evidenced by the number
of saw mills now operating in the county.
The soil of McCormick County is of a rich sandy loam and
clay. The principle products of the farmer are cotton, corn, wheat,
oats, clover and alfalfa. Grazing is exceptionally good and quite a
number of farmers are raising cattle and hogs for the market,
while all of them raise practically all the meat necessary for their
own consumption. ,.t
Health conditions can not be beat and the financial condition
of the whole populace is generally good—every farmer is, what
can be called “well fixed” and independent.
The county is traversed in three different directions by rail
roads, affording splendid shipping and passenger facilities.
McCORMICK COUNTY.
. (By Dr. D. A. J. Bell).
Much of the territory composing the County of McCormick is
historic ground. From the time that Joyce Jane Callaham Scott,
rode from Scotts Ferry on the Savannah River near where Clarks
Hill is to Ninety Six, one dark night all alone to notify Gen. Green
of the raids of the Tories in that section, one hundred and forty
years ago, this section has been noted for its patriotism, and deeds
of valor. If a full history of these deeds of heroism from Mt. Car
mel on the West to Skippers Georgia on the East, Shatterfield on
the north to the rusting shoals of Ring Jaw on the Savannah, were
fully written, they would fill a large volume; therefore this article
must be condensed to come within the compass of the purposes for