Orangeburg
Orangeburg District was formed in 1769, however the name was used as far back as the 1730s for a settlement along the Edisto River. The district originally encompassed the counties of Lexington, Winton, Orange and Lewisburg. The county and it’s county seat were named for the Prince of Orange (William IV) who was son-in-law of King George the second. Barnwell, Lexington, Aiken and Calhoun counties were all formed out of this district. (1800, 1804, 1871, and 1908 respectively.) Orangeburg county was the location of the Battle of Eutaw Springs in the Revolutionary War on September 8, 1781. The Battle of Eutaw Springs was the last major battle of that war in South Carolina. Cotton was a major product of the county in the years leading up to the Civil War. During the war Union troops under the command of General Sherman passed through Orangeburg County.
During the Civil Rights era, Orangeburg became known for what was called the “Orangeburg Massacre”, during which several students were killed during a civil rights protest at South Carolina State University. Famous people from Orangeburg County include Eartha Kitt.
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Cities and towns of Orangeburg County:
Bowman
Branchville
Brookdale
Cope
Cordova
Edisto
Elloree
Eutawville
Holly Hill
Livingston
Neeses
North
Norway
Orangeburg
Rowesville
Santee
Springfield
Vance
Wilkinson Heights
Woodford
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Clinic would serve people without medical insurance - Orangeburg Times Democrat
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Clinic would serve people without medical insurance
Orangeburg Times Democrat, SC - By GENE ZALESKI, T&D Staff WriterWednesday, July 23, 2008 A group of doctors is looking to establish a free clinic in Orangeburg County to serve individuals … |
SC State proposes pedestrian bridge over Bypass - The Times and Democrat
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SC State proposes pedestrian bridge over Bypass
The Times and Democrat, SC - He stressed collaboration with the SC Department of Transportation, Orangeburg County and the city of Orangeburg to better ensure everyone is getting a fair … ARE YOU A CHANGER?: New group aims to change the negative … |
Orangeburg County sees highest June unemployment increase in state - TMCnet
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Orangeburg County sees highest June unemployment increase in state
TMCnet - (Times and Democrat, The (Orangeburg, SC) (KRT) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Jul. 19–Orangeburg County's June unemployment rate rose 1.4 percent for the … |
The day the Klan marched in Orangeburg - Orangeburg Times Democrat
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The day the Klan marched in Orangeburg
Orangeburg Times Democrat, SC - By AUSTIN CUNNINGHAMMonday, July 21, 2008 Orangeburg County, SC (with its county seat the city of Orangeburg) lies between the state capital, Columbia, … |
Joining forces for logistics development - Orangeburg Times Democrat
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Joining forces for logistics development
Orangeburg Times Democrat, SC - Jafza International makes no secret of its reasoning for selecting Orangeburg County for a $700 million logistics, light manufacturing and distribution hub … |
Coroner named "Woman of Distinction" - The Times and Democrat
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Coroner named "Woman of Distinction"
The Times and Democrat, SC - … 2008 Orangeburg County Coroner Samuetta Marshall has been selected by the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association as South Carolina’s … |
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