History – Town of Williamston
WebThe town was initially known as Mineral Springs, but this was changed to Williamston in 1852. Mr. Williams set aside property to preserve the spring and to begin schools and churches. The Civil War brought an end to that “golden era”, but not without leaving its …
Williamston, South Carolina - Wikipedia
Web2000 census. Education. Emergency Services. References. External links. Williamston, South Carolina. Coordinates: 34°37′4″N 82°28′45″W. Williamston is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina. The population was 4,043 at the 2020 census. [5] [6] Geography.
Williamston | South Carolina Encyclopedia
WebJul 7, 2016 · The first post office for the new village was established in 1850 as “Mineral Spring” but was changed to Williamston on February 9, 1852. By 1851 the population was 275. The town’s charter was granted on December 16, 1852.
How the town of Williamston sprang to life around a natural …
WebFeb 1, 2018 · Since 1854, when West Williams conveyed 10 wooded acres around a mineral spring to its future leaders, Williamston has been unusual. Williams laid the town out around bubbling water that...
About – Town of Williamston
WebThe Williamston Municipal Center was originally constructed by WPA labor in 1939 as Williamston High School. Then in 1953, the building became Williamston Elementary School when Palmetto High School was built. It became Williamston Primary School in 1972 when Palmetto Middle School was formed.
Williamston - SC Picture Project
WebIn 1842 local farmer and town namesake West Allen Williams discovered a mineral spring here and believed its water held healing properties. Word spread and soon people were traveling great distances to “take the waters.”
Williamston - The Historical Marker Database
WebJan 25, 2009 · A significant historical month for this entry is February 1862. Location. 34° 37.017′ N, 82° 28.767′ W. Marker is in Williamston, South Carolina, in Anderson County. Marker is on Spring Street. Marker is located adjacent to …
Discovering Williamston, SC - Anderson SC Living
WebLet’s briefly journey through the town’s past and uncover some intriguing facts that make Williamston a hidden gem. A Glimpse into History . Founded in the early 19th century, Williamston played a significant role in the region’s development. Initially known as Westville, the town was a hub for agriculture and commerce.
Williamston Municipal Center Historical Marker
WebMay 26, 2009 · 1. Williamston Municipal Center Marker. Inscription. This site and the one directly in front, Mineral Spring Park, which was donated by West Allen Williams in 1842, formed the nucleus for the new Town of Mineral Springs. In 1852, the town received its charter and the name was changed to Williamston in honor of West Allen Williams.
Williamston, S.C. | ArchivesSpace Public Interface
WebHe graduated with a bachelor's degree in history in 1954 and continued his studies at the University of South Carolina, where he received the R. Means Davis Fellowship in Southern History in 1955 and completed work on his master's degree in 1956.
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