Dillon in Dillon County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Duncan McLaurin

1847–1934

— Father of Dillon —

Duncan McLaurin Marker image. Click for full size.

By J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009

1. Duncan McLaurin Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

First settler, first merchant, first mayor, first postmaster, chairman of first school board. Post Office in his store—20 feet north of this point. This memorial erected in 1990 by his family.

Erected 1990 by the McLaurin family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 34° 25.073′ N, 79° 22.341′ W. Marker is in Dillon, South Carolina, in Dillon County. Marker is on Railroad Avenue north of Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 N Railroad Ave, Dillon SC 29536, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Town of Dillon / Florence Railroad Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Dillon County / Dillon County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); James W. Dillon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Main Street Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); James W. Dillon House Museum

Duncan McLaurin Memorial image. Click for full size.

By J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009

2. Duncan McLaurin Memorial

(approx. 0.8 miles away); Saint Paul Methodist Church (approx. 4½ miles away); Pee Dee Church (approx. 4½ miles away); Vidalia Academy (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dillon.

More about this marker. Marker is across from the Amtrak railroad station, formerly the Atlantic Coast Line depot.

Site of Duncan McLaurin’s Store image. Click for full size.

By J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009

3. Site of Duncan McLaurin’s Store

The memorial marker can be seen between the alley and the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 785 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 7, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.