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Sacred Places

Cleveland School Fire Memorial

Visit the monument -- across from the
S.C. Equine Park -- where Cleveland
School stood until the day it burned,
claiming the lives of 77 people. The
nation’s reaction to this tragedy shaped
modern building codes, as the huge loss
of life at the school prompted legislation Cedars, Quaker
requiring structures to provide more efficient and Beth El Cemeteries
escape routes. At nearby Beulah Methodist
Church, a monument and enclosure mark the The heroes of wars, notable past
mass grave for many of the fire’s victims. residents, and early settlers are
buried in these hallowed Camden
grounds that are still in use today.
Scottish Cemetery Cedars Cemetery is located on
On U.S.1 North outside Bethune, Scottish Cemetery has been the Campbell Street, while the adjoining
final resting place for local citizens since the late 1700s. The history Quaker and Beth El are located at
of surrounding communities is reflected in the names etched on the the corner of Meeting and Campbell
faces of the soapstone headstones. streets.

Agritourism

Old McCaskill’s Farm Goat Daddy’s Farm

Life on the farm is hectic. Not only does constant Tucked away in the woods, Goat Daddy’s Farm
activity abound, but new life arrives quite frequently is an eco-friendly hot spot for South Carolinians
there. There are often activities going on in which the who love farming and
public is welcome to view the outdoors. Eggs,
and sometimes participate poultry and more!
in, such as; canning in- Featured on the
struction, attending sheep Ag&Art Tour and S.C.
shearing, bar-b-ques, Agriculture Farm
the annual Christmas Passport program, the
gathering of artisans and farm raises heritage
their annual farm events. breed chickens, turkeys and guinea fowl in addition
A farm to table buffet lunch is also served starting to its namesake Nigerian Dwarf Goats. Located at
at noon on Fridays and is first come, first served. 144 Tomahawk Trail, Elgin. Call 803-605-3286 for
803-432-9537, www.oldmccaskillfarm.com. hours. www.facebook.com/goatdaddys

Kershaw County Farmers Market
The Kershaw County Farmers Market operates as a retail commodities market on Saturdays 8 am-noon
from the 2nd Saturday in April through the 3rd Saturday in November. The market is located at 906 Broad St.,
Camden. Shop from local vendors for fresh produce, dairy products, eggs, meat and seafood, local honey
and delicious baked goods. Also, shop for gorgeous wool blankets, flowers and plants, handmade soaps, sod,
and more! www.kcfarmersmarket.org
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