Bamberg in Bamberg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bamberg County Courthouse
Photographed by Yvonne Vaughn, March 12, 2023
1. Bamberg County Courthouse Marker
Bamberg County Courthouse, named for Gen. Francis Marion Bamberg, was formed in 1897. One of the first projects undertaken was the construction of a new courthouse and jail. The construction was financed by the City of Bamberg in return for the county seat being located here. Designed by architect L.F. Goodrich, the courthouse is built of red brick with solid masonry walls that measure two feet thick.
The original location of the courthouse was on the western side of North Main St. When Hwy. 301 was relocated, however, it ran directly through the courthouse grounds. It was ultimately decided to move the massive building across the highway. Work began in 1950 and the total cost of the moving the building 500 feet was $25,000. At that time the building was also remodeled, giving it a more modern appearance.
Erected 2019 by South Carolina Department of Archives and History; sponsored by Bamberg County & Historic Society of Bamberg County. Inc. (Marker Number 5-18.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 33° 17.896′ N, 81° 2.065′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bamberg County Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bamberg (about 600 feet away); Bamberg County Veterans Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carlisle Military School (approx. Ό mile away); Bamberg County Veterans Memorial Walkway (approx.
Photographed by Yvonne Vaughn, March 12, 2023
2. Bamberg County Courthouse Marker
Photographed by Yvonne Vaughn, March 12, 2023
3. Bamberg County Courthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on May 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by Yvonne Vaughn of Elgin, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 3, 2023, by Yvonne Vaughn of Elgin, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
