Dobbins

Founded by Dobbins brothers in 1849. Site of hotel and store that was a celebrated

trading point in pioneer days. Site of many early day power companies that were

a source of electric power for a wide area.

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William C. Dobbins Highway

U.S. 76

Between Clinton

and Laurens

Named in 1979 in Honor

of

William C. Dobbins, Jr.

Member, South Carolina

House of Representatives

1957-62

Member, South Carolina

Senate

1965-68

Member, South Carolina

State Highways and Public

Transportation Commission

1975-79

For His Many Contributions

to the Cause of Good

Highways and the General

Welfare of His Community

and State.

A Dedicated Public Servant

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Captain Daniel Dobbins

(1776 - 1856)

Erie merchant mariner, naval officer, born in Mifflin County. Captured by the British during the War of 1812, Dobbins escaped, went to Washington to report the fall of Forts Mackinac and Detroit. Appointed a sailing master in the ...