North Augusta in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Hamburg Massacre
Photographed By Tom Bosse, December 31, 2023
1. The Hamburg Massacre Marker
Inscription.
The Hamburg Massacre. . (Front) , The Hamburg Massacre, which occurred nearby on July 8, 1876, was one of the most notable incidents of racial and political violence in S.C. during Reconstruction. White Democrats across the state organized “rifle clubs” to intimidate black and white Republicans during the gubernatorial election of 1876. Clashes between groups of armed men were frequent, in some cases even including the militia.
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(Continued from other side). After a dispute between whites and a black militia company, about 200 men from local rifle clubs tried to disarm 38 black militiamen and others barricaded in a warehouse. One white was killed and men on each side were wounded before the blacks fled. Two blacks were killed trying to escape. Whites captured 25-30 blacks and executed four of them. 87 whites were charged in the massacre but were never tried for it.
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The Hamburg Massacre, which occurred nearby on July 8, 1876, was one of the most
notable incidents of racial and political violence in S.C. during Reconstruction. White Democrats across the state organized “rifle clubs” to intimidate black and white Republicans during the gubernatorial election of 1876. Clashes between groups of armed men were frequent, in some cases even including the militia.
(Continued on other side)
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After a dispute between whites and a black militia company, about 200 men from local rifle clubs tried to disarm 38 black militiamen and others barricaded in a warehouse. One white was killed and men on each side were wounded before the blacks fled. Two blacks were killed trying to escape. Whites captured 25-30 blacks and executed four of them. 87 whites were charged in the massacre but were never tried for it.
Erected 2010 by The Heritage Council of North Augusta. (Marker Number 2 45.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1876.
Location. 33° 29.185′ N, 81° 57.473′ W. Marker is in North
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Augusta, South Carolina, in Aiken County. Marker is at the intersection of Barton Road and Boylan Street, on the right when traveling south on Barton Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 315 Barton Road, North Augusta SC 29841, United States of America. Touch for directions.
6. Markers from left to right: The Hamburg Massacre, Carrsville, Providence Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 80 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 2, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.