The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1914-04-16

ureS of South CarOllna aDOuHuS Will
| romantic interest. The early English
settlers transferred to the new coun-
try the names of their native towns
and shires, as we'll as of their SOW
ereigns. The first Americans, the
Indians, have bestowed many beauti-
full and distinctive place-names, nota-
bly in the cases of the streams. Many
towns bear the names of their found
ers. while others have designations
identified with the history of the
United States.
The origin of these place-names
has been traced by the United States
geological survey, with the assistance
of the South Carolina Historical So
ciety.
The State itself was first named
for Charles TX, King of France, the
later for Charles II, of England.
Charleston was originally called
Charles Town, in honor of Charles
II, of England.
Columbia is one of the numerous
geographical namesakes of the dis
covery of North America.
Greenville was named from its
physical appearance.
Spartanburg was so called from
the rigorous (Spartan-like) self-dis-
cipline practiced by the inhabitants
during the Revolutionary war.
Anderson owes it's name to Col.
Robert Anderson, Revolutionary SOL
dier.
Sumter was also named for Revo-
lutionary officer, Gen. Thomas Sum-
ter. for whom counties in Alabama,
Florida and Georgia were also called.
Union took it's name from the
Union church. on Brown Creek, near
by.
Abbeville was settled and named
by immigrants from France for the
French town of that name.
Aiken was so called in honor of
William Aiken, governor of the State
| in 1S44-46.
Beaufort is said by some to have
been named for the Duke of Beau
fort. Others claim the name was
given by the French Huguenots, who
| took refuge there from Lord Berke-
ley, giving the name of the town in
| Anjou, France.
Chester derived it's name from
Chester. county, Pennsylvania, which
was named by George Pearson, a
| friend of William Penn, in honor of
the native place of Penn.
The origin of the name of Darling
ton is unknown, although 1t may
have been given in honor of Col.
Darlington, a Revolutionary soldier.
Florence was named for the
daughter of Geo. w. w. Harllee.
Gaffney derived its name from a
prominent South Carolina family.
Georgetown is namesake of King
George III, of England.
Greenwood was descriptiyely nam
ed
Laurens took it's name from Col.
Henry Laurens and his son, John, of
Revolutionary fame.
Newberry is said to have been
named for a prominent resident fami-
ly, or, according to another authori-
ty, for a captain in Sumter's State
troops
Orangeburg is one of number Of
places in the country named for Will
liam ", Prince Of Orange.
Allendale was named for the Allen
family, prominent in that district.
Bamberg was so called in honor of
family prominent in the recent his
tory or the State.
Barnwell was named for another
distinguished South Carolina family.
The same applies to Batesburg.
Branchville took its name from the
forks of the two branches of the
South Carolina Railroad.
Camden is one of several places in
the country named for Chief Justice
Pratt, Earl Of Camden, a friend of
the colonies during the American
Revolution.
Cheraw derived its name from the
Sara, or Cheraw, Indian tribe.
Dillon was named for prominent
resident family.
Easley was so called in honor of
Gen. Easley, a prominent South Car
Gilman.
Edgefeld took it's name probably
from it's situation at the edge of the
State.
Enoree bears the name, of an In
| dian tribe.
Lancaster had its name transferred
from the county in England. 1t is a