Mayesville is a small town in Sumter County, South Carolina, named for Mathew Petterson Mayes, who built a family home there in 1821. The town is the birthplace of Mary McLeod-Bethune, a civil rights leader and founder of what became Bethune-Cookman College. She also acted as an unofficial advisor to President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
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The woodworking shop uses locally grown cypress as its wood of choice, producing chairs, rockers, swings, pools and garden extras, tables, benches, arbors, and other items, which are featured on its site, with photographs, prices, and directions to the workshop in Mayesville, South Carolina.
http://www.crossroadsworkshop.com/
Located on St. Charles Road in Mayesville, South Carolina, Lower Lee serves students in grades PK-5th grade. Faculty and class listings, school schedules and calendars, and a student handbook, are posted, along with announcements and contacts.
http://lle.leeschoolsk12.org/
Mayesville Presbyterian Church
Organized in 1881, the Mayesville, South Carolina church is a congregation of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Featured is a statement of faith, church bulletin, worship schedule, and calendar of programs and events.
http://www.mayesvillearpc.org/
The official city site offers a history of the community and notable residents or natives, along with an introduction and comments from the mayor, the town council, and a guide to area attractions.
http://www.mayesvillesc.com/
