In 1730, camden became part of a township plan ordered by king george ii. First settlers of south carolina, 167080, by agnes l. National register properties in south carolina camden historic district, kershaw county camden kershaw county courthouse 6 broad st. Home of the worldrenowned carolina cup, steeped in history, and situated just twenty minutes from the columbia metropolitan area, camden offers quaint shopping opportunities, varied dining selections, and a very appealing smalltown lifestyle. Images provided by the south carolina department of archives and history. From cottages to spacious mansions, the distric is the reflection of camden s almost 275 yearold history, ranging from the revolutionary war era to the antebellum south to the winter residences established in the early 1900s. Chester was one of seven counties created in 1785 from the old camden judicial district.
Camden white pages phone books in south carolina sc. Barnum march 2014 return to main page 1779 ninety six district census substitute 1790 sc census starting with page a 1800 union county sc census 1800 census county maps. Whether exploring camden s historic district on your own, or traveling with a. Heroes of the old camden district, south carolina, 1776. Researching a slaveholders genealogy can be a timeconsuming task, but fortunately, there are many genealogies for south carolina slaveholders online. The 1854 manor house stands totally renovated on two manicured acres in the heart of the historic district of camden sc. This national register designated district is the essence of camden. In 1798 the state was divided into 24 districts or counties. It is the largest city and county seat of kershaw county.
See the 1775 south carolina map in 1785 south carolina created six subordinate counties within the overarching ninetysix district. The region was organized as sumter district when the legislature of south carolina united three of the counties of camden district, namely, claremont, clarendon, and salem. The district is mostly residential but also include public buildings, a church, and a cemetery. Robert macmillan kennedy state company, 1905 camden s. Maps are provided in the book to help locate the counties these areas were in after the county system was orgainized. Ninety six district, south carolina, this is a great site that has maps and a history of the district. Books on broad 944 broad st, camden, south carolina 29020 rated 4. This report represents a preliminary effort to understand the history of black camden.
Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and more. The township located on the wateree river was surveyed in 1733 and named fredericksburg. View the school designations and county map for additional information. Andrew jackson state park lancaster county, south carolina. It is near the center of the cofitachequi chiefdom that existed in the 1500s. Situated in the rolling hills of south carolinas eastern piedmont, chester is bounded on the east by the catawba river and on the. The immediate impetus for exploring the subject was a civic improvement project proposed for. At that time, colonel chesnut was purported to be the third wealthiest man in. From cottages to spacious mansions, the district is the reflection of camden s 250yearold history ranging from the revolutionary war era to the antebellum south to the winter residences established in the early 1900s. Kershaw county, south carolina genealogy genealogy. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. In camden district, the new acquisition was that area once thought to be in north carolina, but when the boundary was resurveyed in 1772, it was established as being in south carolina.
Our 107 acres sit atop the original 18thcentury property of the citys founder joseph kershaw and the fortified revolutionary warera town occupied by british general cornwallis and lord rawdons men. Camden is a city in kershaw county, south carolina, united states. Today it serves as the historic camden exchange, a gift shop to help support the living history park. From 1760 to 1775 there was a great migration into south carolina from pennsylvania, virginia, maryland and north carolina. It features the magnificent kershawcornwallis house as well as many other smaller homes and cabins set up as miniature museums. The population was 6,838 in the 2010 census and an estimated 7,196 in 2018. Kershaw county school district has 11 elementary schools prek5, 4 middle schools 68, and 3 high schools. To view our records from 1791 1995 you must come into the register of deeds office. Nc and fairfield and spartanburg counties and camden district sc source. In addition, there are schools for career and technology education, alternative education, adult education and parenting. We primarily collect material pertaining to the northcentral section of south carolina formerly recognized as the old camden district. In 1768, south carolina eliminated all of the original counties and established seven new overarching districts, with judicial.
The south carolina department of archives and history has maps that show the boundaries of counties, districts, and parishes starting in 1682. In addition to souvenirs and local crafts, they also have a good selection of books on camden s history. The county was formed in 1785, and it was originally part of camden district. Established in 1732, camden is south carolinas oldest inland city. Where can find kershaw county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. The cunningham house dates to 1830, when it was built as a wedding gift for mrs. The archives contains a diverse collection of books, microfilm, maps, files.
Library, university of south carolina, has been a longtime friend and member of the kershaw county historical society. We are funded by our community through membership, admission and tours, gift shop sales, rentals, grants, and sponsorships. A book of high quality photographs from the history of camden and district is now available at the camden museum, wollondilly heritage centre, and local newsagents. A history of kershaw county south carolina non series joan a. It is part of the columbia, south carolina, metropolitan statistical area camden is the oldest inland city in south carolina, and home to the carolina cup and the national steeplechase museum. Camden, liberty hill and surrounding areas of kershaw county, lancaster county. This work is a short history of the central south carolina county of fairfield. Here, we provide links to online genealogies of south carolina slaveholders. Ninetysix district, south carolina genealogy genealogy. Glen inabinet taught history at camden high school for thirty years. A part of lancaster county was removed in 1791 to form kershaw county. Old pendleton district genealogical society home facebook. Established by a decree from king george ii, camden started as a small backcountry settlement along the banks of the wateree river which at the time was about as far west as most europeans would venture. Pictorial history camden and district kingsclear books.
A history of kershaw county is a much anticipated comprehensive narrative. Berkeley county new created 1882 from charleston for census records and tax lists prior to 1882, see charleston county records 1790 federal census images see charleston district. To find links to collections for lower jurisdictions such as a county or town, go to locating online databases, and can be searched free of charge at your local family history center or the family history library in salt lake city, utah. Old pendleton district genealogical society, central, sc. South carolina as a royal province, 17191776, ebook south carolina, plats for state land grants 17841868 index plats for state land grants 1784 1868, south carolina department of archives and history, index. A trot through history founded in 1733, camden is our states oldest inland town. Seven years later the europeans discovered the lost cattle at cowpastures in 1795. In the jury lists, each district is divided into geographical areas, helping to pinpoint where the individuals lived. Chester county south carolina genealogy records online.
April 9, 2020 the south carolina department of health and environmental control sc dhec notified kershaw county school district kcsd officials on april 8 that a nutrition and food services employee who has worked at camden high school during the school closure had tested positive for covid19. Historical society books abstracts of wills, georgetown county, south carolina probate office s. Situated in the rolling hills of south carolina s eastern piedmont, chester is bounded on the east by the catawba river and on. Historic camden a revolutionary war site and battlefield. The aims of the society are to raise the standards of. Berkeley county old created 1683 discontinued 1769. George reeser prowells 1886 book history of camden county, new jersey. Tamara west stevens genealogy virginia historical genealogies includes stover of lancaster and kershaw, south carolina source. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks. Sc picture project kershaw county historic camden historic camden serves as a 107acre historic park built upon the site of the 18thcentury township of camden. Maps tracing the formation of counties in south carolina.
Ederingtons history of fairfield county, south carolina. Charleston district 1930 federal census of moncks corner, district 4, east part. All sc residents should also add 7% sales tax to the cost. In 1730, colonial governor robert johnson ordered the establishment of eleven townships across the backcountry of south carolina.
Inventory of county archives of south carolina, 14 vol. Reading roomthe camden archives and museum collection contains records relating to the history of camden district and modernday kershaw county. South carolina furnished some soldiers for this series of wars. While it is not what we would term a county history today, it contains recollections of events and people not found elsewhere. The register of deeds services for kershaw county include providing and maintaining land records dating back to 1791. A passage identical to the one above was published in the 1835 minutes of the reedy river baptist association.
L 49022 court of common pleas camden district attachment bonds 17881793 0. Spartanburg county, south carolina will abstracts, 17871840 compiled by brent h. Kershaw county historical society continuing the legacy of. We also provide links to online records for sc slaveholders on. Camden south carolina family history center source. A history of kershaw county south carolina non series. L 49025 court of common pleas camden district writs of attachment 17931798 0. South carolina was divided into seven districts during this time period. Camden district was established in 1768 when south carolina eliminated the counties and created seven districts. The archives contains a diverse collection of books, microfilm, maps, files, periodicals and general reference materials which will aid visitors in their research.
The historic camden foundation is a private 501c3 nonprofit museum whose mission is to protect, preserve, and celebrate camden s extraordinary colonial and revolutionary war history. Kershaw county vital records can be found at the south carolina department of health has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958. City of camden historic district is a national historic district located at camden, kershaw county, south carolina. Both the broad street campus and the camden battlefield are on the national register of historic places, and historic camden is a national park service affiliate. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. A new book covering the history of camden and the surrounding area from 1795 to present day. The county was formed in 1785 as part of the larger camden district but was later transferred to pinckney district 17911800. It was part of a section of the minutes called statement of the rise, progress, and present state of the churches of the reedy river association, furnished agreeably to the request of the association, sept. It flows into northern south carolina, passing east of rock hill, then through fishing creek reservoir near great falls, and then into the lake wateree reservoir, approximately 30 miles 50 km northeast of columbia. Chester county and its county seat, the town of chester, were named for chester county, pennsylvania. Camden district, south carolina genealogy genealogy. The camden africanamerican heritage project south carolina. Bloomsbury inn hosts a colorful and amazing history. The camden africanamerican heritage project scholar commons.
Guide to kershaw county, south carolina genealogy ancestry, family history and. Index of documents on file in the authoritys central indexing system. The 1790 south carolina census listed 38 ross headsoffamilies, the majority of them in camden district. Camden is the oldest inland city and fourth oldest city in south carolina. Historic camden foundation is a 501c3 private nonprofit. In 1768 south carolina replaced all of her previous counties with seven court districts including the newly organized area of ninetysix district northwest of the previous counties.