Johnston in Edgefield County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Edwards Building

Photographed By Brian Scott, October 10, 2008

1. Edwards Building Marker

Inscription. Donated in 1998 to the Town of Johnston in memory of the "Edwards Brothers," V.E. Edwards and E.B. Edwards, by children: Mrs. V.E. Edwards, Jr., Mrs. Helen H. Herlong, Mrs Mary E. Mathis, Mrs. Iza E. Salter, and by John S. Edwards, Sr., son of E.B. Edwards.

Building was revitalized during 2000 while maintaining historical integrity. Mobley Library moved here from Academy Street in February 2001.

Erected 2001 by Edwards Children.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is February 2001.

Location. 33° 49.867′ N, 81° 48.083′ W. Marker is in Johnston, South Carolina, in Edgefield County. Marker is on Calhoun Street. Marker is located to the left of the library's main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 Calhoun Street, Johnston SC 29832, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Johnston (within shouting distance of this marker); William Johnston (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnston Schools / Johnston Educators (approx. ¼ mile away); Johnston Civil War Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Johnston Presbyterian Church (approx.

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0.3 miles away); Lott's Tavern & Post Office (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church (approx. 4 miles away); Philippi Baptist Church (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnston.

Also see . . . Johnston Historic District. The Edwards Building is part of the Johnston Historic District. (Submitted on October 10, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Edwards Building - Mobley Library Entrance (West Side of Building) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, October 10, 2008

2. Edwards Building - Mobley Library Entrance (West Side of Building)

Edwards Building Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, October 10, 2008

3. Edwards Building Dedication Plaque

Edwards Building Mural (North Side) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, October 10, 2008

4. Edwards Building Mural (North Side)

Between Calhoun and Railroad Streets.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 10, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.