Darlington in Darlington County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Darlington Memorial Center

Photographed By Cindy Bullard, November 10, 2010

1. Darlington Memorial Center Marker

Inscription. This house was built in 1889 by Charles McCullough (1853-1908), who served as town councilman and later as mayor. It was for many years a recreation center for local youth. The Darlington Memorial Center, chartered in 1946 as a memorial to Darlington men who died in World War II, was funded primarily by area civic clubs. It was acquired by the city of Darlington in 1950.

Erected 2002 by the Darlington Landmarks Commission. (Marker Number 16-49.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.

Location. 34° 18.006′ N, 79° 52.583′ W. Marker is in Darlington, South Carolina, in Darlington County. Marker is on Pearl St., on the right when traveling west. Between Wells & Liberty Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Darlington SC 29532, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Julius A. Dargan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilds-Edwards House / Samuel Hugh Wilds (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of First Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); St. James Church (about 600 feet away); Lawrence Reese (approx. 0.3 miles away); "Reese's Row"

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Darlington County / Darlington County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Darlington County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Darlington.

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Photographed By Cindy Bullard, November 10, 2010

2. Darlington Memorial Center

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 567 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2010, by David Bullard of Seneca, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.