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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, May
17, 1923 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 Cedars, Quaker
legislation requiring structures to provide
more efficient escape routes. At nearby and Beth El Cemeteries
Beulah Methodist Church, a monument and The heroes of wars, notable past
enclosure mark the mass grave for many of residents, and early settlers are
the fire’s victims. buried in these hallowed Camden
grounds that are still in use today.
Scottish Cemetery Cedars Cemetery is located on

On U.S.1 North near 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
there. There are often activities going on in which the hot spot for South
public is welcome to view Carolinians who
and sometimes participate love farming and
in, such as; canning in- the outdoors. Eggs,
struction, attending sheep poultry and more!
shearing, bar-b-ques, the Featured on the
annual Christmas gather- Ag + Art Tour and
ing of artisans and their S.C. Agriculture Farm
annual farm events. A Passport program, the
farm- to-table buffet lunch farm raises heritage breed chickens, turkeys and
is also served at 11:30 am on Fridays and is first guinea fowl in addition to its namesake Nigerian
come, first served. The store is open Thurs-Fri.10:00 Dwarf Goats. Located at 144 Tomahawk Trail,
am - 6:00 pm. www.oldmccaskillfarm.com. Elgin. 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. 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.kershawcountyfarmersmarket.com
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