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Historic Oakley Park was built in 1835 by Daniel Byrd, a Virginian who came to Edgefield and became a very successful cotton planter. The beautiful mansion later was the home of Gen. Martin Witherspoon Gary, a fiery Confederate politician and father of the Red Shirt movement that assured the election of Wade Hampton as governor in 1876. Items in the house include an original red shirt and a carpetbag.


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  • Admissions: $5 adults; $2 students
  • Address: 300 Columbia RD
    Edgefield,SC 29824

    Phone: (803) 637-4027

    Come visit us in Edgefield, South Carolina

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Edgefield County Hospital

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Joanne T. Rainsford Region 2 Discovery Center

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Pine Ridge Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 18
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1

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Magnolia Dale

Built c. 1830, Magnolia Dale was the home of South Carolina Lt. Gov. James H. Tillman. It now serves as the headquarters for the Edgefield County Historical Society. The Strom Thurmond room contains memorabilia that traces the career of this former governor, statesman and the country'

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Pleasant Lane Acres B&B

Our tree lined driveway leads you to a newly-restored 100-year-old "Farm House" lovingly decorated with family heirlooms and antiques. Cozy fireplaces and warm wood floors in every room for quiet, relaxing, and enjoyable country getaway. Edgefield is located 26

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Oakley Park

Historic Oakley Park was built in 1835 by Daniel Byrd, a Virginian who came to Edgefield and became a very successful cotton ...

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