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PINAREA
Pinarea, the plantation owned by soldier, statesman, and manufacturer Paul
Quattlebaum (1812-1890), was a mile E. Quattlebaum was a captain in the Seminole
War and a brig. gen. in the S.C. militia by 1843. He was a state representative
1840-43, state senator 1848-52, and delegate to the Secession Convention and
signer of the Ordinance of Secession. He is buried in the cemetery in Pinarea.
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Erected by the Lexington County Camps (No. 22, 51, and 412). Sons of Confederate
Veterans 2006
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Quattlebaum Sawmill, Flour Mill, and Rifle Factory
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The Quattlebaums operated a sawmill, flour mill, and rifle factory near here.
The mills were powered by Lightwood Knot Creek. The sawmill had a turbine wheel
and circular saw. The rifle factory, founded by Paul's father John (1774-1853),
was leased to the Confederate government to make percussion rifles.
Erected by the Lexington County Camps (No. 22, 51, and 412). Sons
of Confederate Veterans 2006
Photos of Paul Quattlebaum.