Latta in Dillon County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Latta Library

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 15, 2011

1. The Latta Library Marker

Inscription. In 1911 W. C. Allen led a movement for a public library in Latta and was authorized by the town council to negotiate with Andrew Carnegie for funds. After the town complied with conditions set by Mr. Carnegie, he donated $5,000 and C. F. Bass of Latta gave land for the building, which opened as the Latta Library in 1914. Voters in a valid election levied a tax for maintenance. A rear portion and north wing were added later.
(Reverse text)
This library initially served the Latta area and its schools, but in 1929 extended its service to all Dillon County schools. The cost led the library board to ask the county to provide aid. The county complied, although local control of library service continued. By statutory provision in 1973 a county library providing for countywide control was established; the Latta Library is the base of this operation.

Erected 1979 by Latta Rotary Club. (Marker Number 17-9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 34° 20.317′ N, 79° 26.07′ W. Marker is in Latta, South Carolina, in Dillon County

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. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Route 917) and North Marion Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Latta SC 29565, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Latta Library: A Carnegie Library (a few steps from this marker); Post Office and General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Earl Atkinson, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Dillon County Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Vidalia Academy (within shouting distance of this marker); Latta's Railroad Story (within shouting distance of this marker); Latta Veterans Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Edwards House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Latta.

The Latta Library Marker, reverse side image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 15, 2011

2. The Latta Library Marker, reverse side

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 15, 2011

3. The Latta Library Marker

The Latta Library and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 15, 2011

4. The Latta Library and Marker

at the intersection of N. Marion St.(at right) and W. Main St.

The Latta Library Marker, looking southeast down Main Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 15, 2011

5. The Latta Library Marker, looking southeast down Main Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.