Central in Pickens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Central, South Carolina

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 7, 2021

1. Central, South Carolina Marker

Inscription. The “Peach Queen,” along with the “Crescent,” was one of Southern Railway's premier passenger trains that ran through Central. Southern Railway operated these streamlined inter-city passenger trains from the late 1940's until dropping passenger service on February 1, 1979. The gleaming, stainless steel Peach Queen was usually pulled by a team of Virginia green, white and gold striped diesel locomotives, the pride of Southern's fleet. These colors have been incorporated into the Town of Central's signs and banners.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1979.

Location. 34° 43.439′ N, 82° 46.961′ W. Marker is in Central, South Carolina, in Pickens County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Highway 93) and Bank Street, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Central SC 29630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s and pstate,

in the Foothills, in the Golden Corner. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Central (a few steps from this marker); The Werner Family (within shouting distance of this marker); A Community Born of the Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Central School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Billy Weems (about 600 feet away); The Central Railroad Hotel (about 600 feet away); Central Railroad Depot & Red Caboose (about 700 feet away); Bertha Evans Morgan Rose Garden (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Central.

Also see . . .
1. Central, S.C. & the Peach Queen (PDF). Retrospective by Rob Seel in the November 2009 issue of "Central Crossings," the Central Railway Model & Historical Association's monthly newsletter. (Submitted on November 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Southern Crescent. History of the train that ran between Washington, D.C and New Orleans, by ClemsonWiki. (Submitted on November 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 7, 2021

2. Central, South Carolina Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 571 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 7, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on November 9, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.