11-3 Limestone College
N 35° 03.434 W 081° 38.915
17S E 440856 N 3879582
History of Limestone College in Gaffney SC
Waymark Code: WMCHNV
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2011
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Founded in 1845 as the Limestone Springs Female High School by Dr. Thomas Curtis and his son Dr. William Curtis, distinguished Baptist clergymen. The school thrived until falling on hard times during the Civil War and Reconstruction. In 1881 the institution was revived by New York benefactor Peter Cooper as Cooper Limestone Institute. Renamed Limestone College in 1898.
Erected by Limestone College, 1998
Marker Name: Limestone College
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Historic Site
Marker number: 11-3
County: Cherokee
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