Graniteville in Aiken County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Leavelle McCampbell School
This Classical Revival school, built by the Graniteville Mill in 1921-22, was designed by noted Augusta architect Willis Irvin (1890-1950) and was called “the finest school in the state” when it was dedicated. An elementary and high school serving Graniteville, Vaucluse, and Warrenville, it was named for Leavelle McCampbell (1879-1946), who was later president of the mill for a brief period in 1924.
Erected 2012 by Sponsored by the Leavelle McCampbell School Alumni Association. (Marker Number 2 49.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 33° 34.053′ N, 81° 48.426′ W. Marker is in Graniteville , South Carolina, in Aiken County. Marker is at the intersection of Canal Street (South Carolina Route 191) and Church Street, on the right when traveling north on Canal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 82 Canal Street, Graniteville SC 29829, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Graniteville Train Derailment (within shouting distance of this marker); 200th Anniversary of the United States (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Graniteville Mill (about 700 feet away); William Gregg (about 700 feet away); Farm Bell (approx. ¼ mile away); Graniteville Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); WW I Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Pickens - Salley House (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Graniteville.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 59 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 4, 2024, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.