Orangeburg County

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Parish House

Built in the 1830's it is thought to be the oldest of the plantation summer homes in the area. Acquired by the Church of the Epiphany across the street, it was used for various church activities. Now it serves as a restaurant and gift shop.

Holly Hill Depot

Built in the 1880's, the present depot now serves the community as the Community Center, Tri-County Chamber

of Commerce and Visitor's Center.

Norway High School (Old Willow)

The school built in 1926 was first known as Willow School and later Norway High School. After the school closed the town developed plans to turn it into a multi-use building with a visitor center and auditorium.

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Edisto Memorial Gardens Visitor Center & Chamber of Commerce

The Garden's development began in the 1920's with some

five acres of azaleas and has expanded over the years. Today there are 50 beds of roses and the Gardens feature a 2,600 foot boardwalk, picnic shelters, art center and educational program.

Branchville Railroad Shrine and Museum

Located at the site of the oldest railroad junction in the world, this museum celebrates the area's railroad history and features exhibits on life on the railroad.

Elloree Heritage Museum

Located in the Historic District of Elloree the museum depicts the rural life of this section of Orangeburg County. Exhibits focus on the importance of cotton, farming and family life.

Santee Cultural Arts and Visitor Center

Located in a historic school house moved from the town of Parler to the Town Hall Complex, the Center features gallery space for changing exhibits, meeting space, tourism office and visitor amenities.

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Old Springfield High School

This renovated 1929 high school served the community as a Visitors' Welcome Center and features exhibits on education and life in the community as well as a 4,000 square foot auditorium.

Valentine's Store

Valentine's was founded in the early 1900s by J.L. Valentine, who ran a diverse farm business that included a cotton gin, fertilizer sales and a general store. The present general store was built in the 1940s and, while a working store, looks more like a museum.

Marker is on Freedom Boulevard (U.S. 21) near East Railroad Avenue, on the right.

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