Dillon in Dillon County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dillon County
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Dillon County Courthouse
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009
1. Dillon County face of Marker
Dillon County. Originally in colonial Craven County, this area became part of Georgetown District, 1769; Liberty County, 1785; Marion District, 1798; and Marion County, 1868. The movement to separate this county from upper Marion County began some years before the General Assembly enacted the bill creating Dillon County. It was signed by Governor Martin F. Ansel, Feb. 5, 1910, in the presence of Dillon citizens.
Dillon County Courthouse. James W. Dillon and his son Thomas gave one-half of this block for erection of the Dillon Courthouse; they also assisted financially in its construction. The cornerstone was laid October 30, 1911. Honoring James W. Dillon as Father of Dillon County, the granite monument on the grounds was unveiled June 29, 1938.
Erected 1979 by Dillon County Historic Preservation Commission. (Marker Number 17-8.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 2000.
Location. 34° 25.104′ N, 79° 22.5′ W. Marker is in Dillon, South Carolina, in Dillon
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Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 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: James W. Dillon (within shouting distance of this marker); Dillon County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dillon County Supreme Sacrifice Memorial (about 400 feet away); Duncan McLaurin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Town of Dillon / Florence Railroad Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mayors of Dillon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dillon Graded School and Dillon Public School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anderson Brothers Bank (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dillon.
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009
2. Dillon County Courthouse Face of Marker
Photographed by J. J. Prats, February 26, 2009
3. Marker and the Dillon County Courthouse
Photographed by Sciway.net
4. Dillon County
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,058 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 29, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
