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Johnsonville, SC 1907
Postcard photograph showing Johnsonville in 1907. -
Johnsonville, South Carolina, 1911
This painting/mural - "Johnsonville South Carolina 1911" by John Carroll Doyle - was unveiled at Anderson State Bank in 1981 at the opening of the Hemingway branch. Doyle was a prominent Charleston artist who passed away in 2014. The work depicts Johnsonville founder Sylvester Briley Poston as lots were laid out and sold at the Johnsonville Land Sale in 1912. -
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Johnsonville's Early July 4th Celebration, The Winyah Observer 7-8-1849
Contains a story about Johnsonville's 4th of July Celebration in 1849. -
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Johnsonville's West Side Plaza Announced, 8-3-1966
Announcement of the new Westside Plaza - Abe Lyerly and Odell Venters. 3 August 1966 -
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Julius and Lillie Belle Altman Family
This image was taken at the 50th wedding anniversary of Julius Spiers Altman and Lillie Belle Altman.
1st Row L to R: Julia Elizabeth Altman, Julius Spiers Altman, Lillie Belle Prosser Altman, Phontella "Bink" Altman Griffis
2nd row: Lena Belle Altman Clemmer, Willia "Bongie" Altman McCutchen, Willie "Billie" Parks Altman Swenson
3rd row: Franklin Altman, Sweeney Lee Altman, Mayo Altman
4th row: Thurman Altman, Laries Alex Altman -
Julius Spiers Altman and Lillie Belle Prosser Altman voter registrations, 1938
Voter registration cards for Julius Spiers Altman and Lillie Belle Prosser Altman -
Julius Spiers and Lillie Belle Prosser Altman Family, 1955
This photo was taken at the 50th wedding anniversary of Julius Spiers Altman and Lillie Belle Prosser Altman. Family members are numbered and identified below:
1. Monlen Anne Clemmer
2. Stephen Mayo "Steve" Altman
3. Danny Ray "Mack" Altman
4. Jerry Lyn Altman
5. Robin Bonita Altman
6. Grace Lanette White Altman
7. Frankie Jeanette "Jean" Altman
8 .Darylene Hanna Altman
9. Marguerite Church Altman
10. Elizabeth "Lizzie Beth" Session Scott
11. Lena Belle Altman Clemmer
12. Thurman Altman
13. Franklin Eldridge Altman, Sr.
14. Sweeney Lee Altman
15. Mayo Altman
16. Thomas C. McCutchen, Sr.
17. Laris Alex Altman
18. Hessie Mae Hanna Altman
19. Willie "Billie" Parks Altman Swenson
20. Fred William "Billy" Griffis
21. Willia "Bongie" Altman McCutchen
22. Julius Spiers Altman
23. Lillie Belle Prosser Altman
24. Julia Elizabeth Altman
25. Phontella "Bink" Altman Griffis
26. Franklin Eldridge "Junior" Altman, Jr.
27. James Spivey "Pomp" Altman
28. Ardith Day Altman
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Lake Chapel Church and Cemetery, 1946
This sample from a 1946 map of Johnsonville shows Lake Chapel Baptist Church (black square with cross) and Lake Chapel Cemetery (dotted square with cross). -
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Lamar D. Bradley
Lamar D. Bradley served as principal of The Stuckey School during it's entire lifetime (1954-1969). After integration, he served as the assistant superintendent of the new Florence District 5. -
Lamuel Carter on porch with dogs, mid-1930s
Lamuel Carter (1906-1944) sits with his dogs on the steps of his family home in Vox, mid-1930s. Lamuel was the son of Morgan Ham Carter and Octavia "Sissy" Stone. he was married to Elise Baxley.
Lamuel was severely diabetic and died young from complications of diabetes.
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Last Will and Testament of George Samuel Briley Huggins
The will of George Samuel Briley Huggins was written on letterhead from the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Johnsonville on Nov. 18, 1912. C. J. Rollins was the Manager, J. S. McClam, President, S. B. Poston, vice President and T. J. Cottingham was the cashier -
Last Will and Testiment of John Witherspoon, 1802
John Witherspoon inherited Witherspoon's Ferry from his brother, Robert Witherspoon. His will in 1802 states that the Ferry should continue to operate in benefit of Aimwell Church under the care of his executor, John D. Witherspoon. His daughter Elizabeth Witherspoon is also mentioned. William Johnson is listed as well as having leasing rights to the Ferry land as long as the trustees mentioned in the will agree to his wisdom and he conducts himself with propriety. -
Last Will and Testiment of William James Johnson, 1850
Last will and testiment of Captain William James Johnson (1787-1851), founder of Johnsonville, SC.
Specific reference to Johnson's Ferry:
"I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Sarah Johnson my dwelling house house and other buildings, and all the tract of land on which I now live, lying on Lynches Creek. I mean all the Ferry tract on both sides of the Creek, including the Ferry, her lifetime only; and at her death to be equally divided between my son James H. Johnson and my daughter Sarah C. Johnson."
Daughter Margaret Ann Johnson Grier is also mentioned. -
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Lewis's One Stop Grocery
James Lewis owned the business in the 1990s. Earlier, it was knows as Hunts. Many local businessmen and other patrons stopped here for a cold beer and a hotdog. -
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Lillian and Bubba Sunday Morning
Lillian Day Newell (1915-2006) and husband James Franklin "Bubba" Hanna (1900-1984). Bubba was one of the founding members of Johnsonville First Baptist Church -
Lillian Camillia Cox Prosser
Lillian Camillia Cox Prosser, wife of Eldridge Franklin “E.F.” Prosser and mother of Lillie Belle Prosser Altman. The photo was taken at their home in Vox.
From the William German and Pearline Keefe Prosser photo album.
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Little Star Free Will Baptist Church, Prospect
Photo shows the original sanctuary of Little Star Free Will Baptist Church in the Prospect Community. This building was moved to make room for the new sanctuary and is now restored as a vacation home on Black River. -
Live Body Formed For Johnsonville - 1916
Describes the creation of the first Johnsonville Chamber of Commerce. -
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Live Town Springs Up From Woods of Pine
Description of the very early days of Johnsonville after incorporation, 1913. -
Llewellyn Perry and Eliza Baxley Perry Home
Home where Eliza Baxley Perry and and Llewellyn Perry lived when first married - 1st 2 children born here - Edna Grace and Eunice -
Local Business Receipts circa 1958
Local business receipts written out to the Huggins family circa 1958. Business included are:
Lentz Service Station
Haselden Brothers
Johnsonville Plumbing Company
TV Radio Service Order Saw Man Huggins
Johnsonville Hardware and Appliance Company
Hemingway Hardware Co
Z. H. McDaniel
Brown Brothers Supply Company
Pasley Brothers
Harry B Cox Groceries
B.A. Cox and Son Ards Crossroads
Cox Garage
Snowden's Auto and Electric
Cox Brothers Garage
Huggins Brothers Lumber
O.C. Eaddy Work Shop
Automotive Parts Company
Cribb Lumber Supply
W.B. Harmon and Company
Hemingway Welding Shop
Williamsburg Building Supply
Cox Garage Mechanical
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Location of Aimwell Presbyterian Church
Aimwell Presbyterian Church was located along what is now Old River Road, approximately at the intersection of Old River Road and McWhite Circle. The approximate coordinates are 33°56'28.2"N 79°29'50.4"W.
The Aimwell burial ground still exists and is the resting place of John Witherspoon, whose family operated Witherspoon's Ferry during the American Revolution.
Aimwell is incorrectly listed as Hopewell in the Robert Mills Map of Marion District, 1825. -
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