The Town of Edgefield was founded in 1785, and today much of the town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The town is the seat of Edgefield County, in western South Carolina.
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Archaelogical Field School on Edgefield, South Carolina Pottery Communities
Offered by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The field school provides training in the techniques of excavation, mapping, controlled surface surveys, artifact classification, and contextual interpretation. The historical significance and project background, field school overview, and background resources are stated.
http://www.histarch.uiuc.edu/edgefield/
Established in 1836, the Edgefield Advertiser purports to be the oldest newspaper in South Carolina. Its web edition includes featured news, sports, and other articles from the print edition, along with photographs, staff information, and details about advertising or subscribing to the publication.
http://www.edgefieldadvertiser.com/
Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a membership organization comprised of individuals and businesses within the county, which strives to improve the economic status of its member communities by promoting the quality and growth of small businesses, industries, and agriculture. Chamber information, events, and a membership directory are featured.
http://www.edgefieldcountychamber.org/
Edgefield County Historical Society
Founded in 1939, the Society's headquarters are at Magnolia Dale in Edgefield, South Carolina. An introduction and overview of the organization is presented, along with historic homes and sites in the county, and membership data.
http://www.historicedgefield.com/
Edgefield County Senior Citizens Council
ECSCC is a member of the South Carolina Association of Councils on Aging Directors and the Transportation Association of South Carolina. Its site provides resources for services, transportation, activities, and information for older adults and their families in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
http://www.ecscc.org/
This online service serves as a resource that allows tax record searches by year, pay status, name, receipt number or map number. Residents may pay property or vehicle taxes through the site, using a credit or debit card.
http://www.edgefieldcountysc.com/
Edgefield County, South Carolina
Edgefield County was created in 1785 when the Old Ninety Six District of Upper South Carolina was divided into counties. The official county government site features a history and overview of the county, along with a calendar of events, and introduction to elected and appointed officials.
http://www.edgefieldcounty.sc.gov/
The privately owned and family operated guest facilities offers a variety of guest accommodations and an on-site dining facility, both of which are featured here, along with its rates and an online reservation system. Directions to the hotel in Edgefield, South Carolina are given.
http://www.edgefieldinn.com/
Edgefield pottery was made in the old Edgefield district of South Carolina from about 1820 to the early twentieth century, and has the characteristic of being alkaline glazed, unlike pottery from outside the South. This site is maintained by Mud Sweat and Tears Southern Antique Pottery, which buys, sells and trades Southern antique pottery.
http://www.edgefieldpottery.org/
Offering milk that is free of artificial hormones and non-homogenized, the Hickory Hill dairy farm is located in Edgefield, South Carolina. An overview of the farm and its products is presented, along with a list of retailers and information about visiting the farm.
http://www.hickoryhillmilk.com/
Michael S. Medlock is an attorney based in Edgefield, South Carolina, specializing in real estate closings, title clearance and litigation, estate planning, probate, and other legal services which are enumerated on his site.
http://www.medlocklaw.com/
Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society
The OEDGS is a chapter member of the South Carolina Genealogical Society, purposed to promote genealogical and historical research in Old Edgefield District. A history and other information about the organization is offered, with contacts.
http://www.oedgs.org/
Town of Edgefield, South Carolina
The town's history is featured on its official web site, along with a guide to municipal departments and services, contacts for town officials, upcoming events, and a guide to places to shop, dine or visit within the town. Other resources including videos and a downtown webcam.
http://www.edgefieldsc.net/
Located in Edgefield, South Carolina, the K-5th grade elementary school is part of the Edgefield County School District. Driving directions, and a directory of faculty and staff are featured, with contacts and other resources for parents, students, and teachers.
http://www.edgefield.k12.sc.us/wep/