Near Darlington in Darlington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Darlington District Agricultural Society / The Mineral Spring
Photographed By Cindy Bullard, November 10, 2010
1. Darlington District Agricultural Society Marker
Darlington District Agricultural Society
On May 5, 1846, a society was organized for "mutual improvement in agriculture and to promote the planting interest of the country." Most of the annual meetings since that time have been held at this spring. The first officers were W. E. James, Rev. J. M. Timmons, Isaac D. Wilson, Robert Rogers, and Rev. Robert Campbell.
The Mineral Spring
On July 17, 1819, this spring and the surrounding lands were purchased from Henry King by the Darlington Mineral Springs Company, intent upon developing the site as a beneficial spa. The enterprise was abandoned soon after the death of the chief promoter.
Erected 1969 by Darlington County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 16-7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. A significant historical date for this entry is May 5, 1846.
Location. 34° 19.626′ N, 79° 53.022′ W. Marker is near Darlington, South Carolina, in Darlington County. Marker is on Mineral Springs Road, on the right when traveling south. Located in Mineral Spring Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Darlington SC 29532, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George W. Dargan (approx. 1.4 miles away); “Yankee Hill” (approx. 1˝ miles
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Photographed By Cindy Bullard, November 10, 2010
2. The Mineral Spring Marker
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, May 7, 2011
3. Wide view of the Darlington District Agricultural Society / The Mineral Spring Marker
Photographed By Cindy Bullard, November 10, 2010
4. Mineral Spring Pavillion
Photographed By Cindy Bullard, November 10, 2010
5. Mineral Spring Bath
Photographed By Cindy Bullard, November 10, 2010
6. Mineral Spring Water
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 770 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. 3. submitted on May 10, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 17, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
