Bennettsville SCHM 35-1
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N 34° 37.008 W 079° 41.059
17S E 620619 N 3831335
Plaque is located on the grounds of the Marlboro County Courthouse and the a duplicate plaque is located on the front lawn of the Bennettsville City Hall.
Waymark Code: WMTG4F
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 11/19/2016
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Text:
In 1819 the court house of Marlborough District was transferred from Carlisle, a village on the Pee Dee River, to this more central location. Bennettsville developed around the new court house in the heart of a rich farm land area. On March 6, 1863, it was occupied by the 17th Army Corps, U.S.A., commanded by Gen. W. T. Sherman.
Erected by Bennettsville Jaycees - 1962
Marker Name: Bennettsville SCHM 35-1
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Building
Marker number: Bennettsville SCHM 35-1
County: Marlboro
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