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

The Edwards House

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2011

1. The Edwards House Marker

Inscription. The house was originally constructed by Daniel Washington Biggs and his business partner in the late 1880s. They owned a large sawmill in the area and needed a place to board northern lumber buyers visiting their mill. It operated as a boarding house for several years before it was purchased by Dr. Henry Edwards and his wife Caroline "Carrie" Haselden Edwards. It was the first two-storied house in Latta.

Dr. and Mrs. Edwards raised their family here and the interior has been restored to reflect the décor during their time here. For the extended Edwards and Haselden families the home became a gathering place and was enjoyed by both sides of the Edwards family. For the convenience of his medical practice Dr. Edwards had his office constructed next door - now the Dillon County Museum.

The town of Latta purchased the house from the Dillon County Historical Society for $1 to save it from demolition. The Latta Revitalization Commission has since restored the house, and it is now available for functions and offers space for two offices. Members of the Friends of the Edwards House provide for its upkeep and continued improvements.

Erected by Town Council Latta, S.C.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.

Location.

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

34° 20.271′ N, 79° 26.131′ W. Marker is in Latta, South Carolina, in Dillon County. It is on Edwards Street, on the right when traveling west. Located between South Marion Street and Buck Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Latta SC 29565, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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: Latta's Railroad Story (within shouting distance of this marker); Dillon County Museum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Latta Library: A Carnegie Library (about 400 feet away); The Latta Library (about 400 feet away); Post Office and General Store (about 500 feet away); Robert Earl Atkinson, Sr. (about 500 feet away); Vidalia Academy (about 600 feet away); Latta Veterans Memorial Park (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Latta.

The Edward House Marker, `

2. Left Photo

This is how the house appeared in this late 1890s photograph. The child with the nanny is believed to be Luther the son of Edwards. Also, note the stylish gazebo no longer standing.

Right Photos image. Click for full size.

The Edward House Marker, `

3. Right Photos

Family photos of the Edwards

The Edwards House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 15, 2011

4. The Edwards House and Marker

The Edwards House out buildings in back image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, July 15, 2011

5. The Edwards House out buildings in back

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,254 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 14, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.