Historical Marker

Limestone Springs

GRIFFITH ST. JUST SOUTHWEST OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH O’NEAL ST., LIMESTONE COLLEGE CAMPUS, GAFFNEY · Gaffney · Cherokee

South Carolina marker

Inscription

Used as early as the American Revolution, this site became a "Summer Watering Place" in 1835. Low Country Aristocrats such as Governor David Johnson were attracted here by the climate and therapeutic waters. A post office was here from 1836 to 1879. Limestone College was established in 1845 as the Limestone Springs Female High School.

Erected by Limestone College Alumnae Association, 1969

Location

AddressGRIFFITH ST. JUST SOUTHWEST OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH O’NEAL ST., LIMESTONE COLLEGE CAMPUS, GAFFNEY
CityGaffney
CountyCherokee
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.055283, -81.649717

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