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

Inscription.
(side 1)
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. (Continued on other side) (side 2) (Continued from other side) 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 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. Marker is in Bamberg

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, South Carolina, in Bamberg County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Hiaghway (U.S. 301/601) and 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Hiaghway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bamberg SC 29003, 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. Bamberg County Confederate Monument (a few steps from this marker); Bamberg (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carlisle Military School (approx. ¼ mile away); Pinewood Plantation (approx. 3.6 miles away); Woodlands (approx. 4.6 miles away); Voorhees College (approx. 5.6 miles away); AT&T Building (approx. 6.4 miles away); Denmark High School (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamberg.

Photographed By Yvonne Vaughn, March 12, 2023

2. Bamberg County Courthouse Marker

Bamberg County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Yvonne Vaughn, March 12, 2023

3. Bamberg County Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2023, by Yvonne Vaughn of Elgin, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 12 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.