Denmark in Bamberg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Denmark Depot

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2007

1. Denmark Depot Marker

Inscription.

Denmark Depot. . Denmark Beginnings The town was originally known as Graham's Turnout, when the South Carolina Canal and Railroad line came through in the 1830s. There were 16turnouts, or pull-offs for passing, on the line with watering tanks and woodsheds. Its name was changed to Denmark in 1893 in honor of a railroad official with Sound Bound Railroad. Denmark depot is still an active Amtrak station. Dairy in Denmark South Carolina Senator Stanwix Greenville Mayfield, a lawyer, was a major landowner on the south side of Denmark and his home was located on Carolina highway. Mayfield owned and operated one of the two largest dairies in town. Another major dairyman in Denmark, James B. Guess, was a producer of champion Guernsey cattle. Guess had around 400 head of dairy cattle and produced Golden Guernsey milk. Neither of the original dairies exists today. Dane Cultural Center Seating more than 700, this 1950's era movie theater was the largest in the area. After closing as a movie theater in the 1960's, it sat vacant for a few years. Restored today to its original art deco style, the Dane Theater now serves as a cultural center. The center hosts plays, concerts, and meetings and still serves an active role in the community. ( at left ) Jim Harrison Gallery The historic railroad town of Denmark is home to nationally recognized artist, Jim Harrison, Jim is well known for his nature and rural landscape scenes. Visitors can find His landscape and Coca-Cola art displayed at the Jim Harrison Gallery just down from the Denmark Depot. (at right ) AT&T Building During world war two, the AT&T building, and nearby train depot were guarded by soldiers from Fort Stewart, Georgia. These buildings were important links in the nation’s communications and was considered a prime target for sabotage. This historic building is now a home to Caroline"s Antique Collection on Carolina Highway. Voorhees College Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, a 22-year old graduate of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, founded Voorhees College in 1897.Tuskegee Institute trained teachers to provide educational services to African-American communities that may be undeserved. Miss Wright received financial support from various groups including the Episcopal Churches throughout the country, African-American churches, and the Ralph Voorhees family from New Jersey. Locally, S.C. Senator Stanwix Greenville Mayfield advised Miss Wright in obtaining land, and working with contractors. The result was Voorhees Junior College. Voorhees is one of the oldest African-American institutions of higher education in the state..

Denmark Beginnings
The town was originally known as Graham's Turnout, when the South Carolina Canal & Railroad line came through in the 1830s. There were 16turnouts, or pull-offs for passing, on the line with watering tanks and woodsheds. Its name was changed to Denmark in 1893 in honor of a railroad official with Sound Bound Railroad. Denmark depot is still an active Amtrak station.
Dairy in Denmark
South Carolina Senator Stanwix Greenville Mayfield, a lawyer, was a major landowner on the south side of Denmark and his home was located on Carolina highway. Mayfield owned and operated one of the two largest dairies in town. Another major dairyman in Denmark, James B. Guess, was a producer of champion Guernsey cattle. Guess had around 400 head of dairy cattle and produced Golden Guernsey milk. Neither of the original dairies exists today.
Dane Cultural Center
Seating more than 700, this 1950's era movie theater was the largest in the area. After closing as a movie theater in the 1960's, it sat vacant for a few years. Restored today to its original art deco style, the Dane Theater now serves as a cultural center. The center hosts plays, concerts, and meetings and still serves an active role in the community.
( at left )
Jim Harrison
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Gallery
The historic railroad town of Denmark is home to nationally recognized artist, Jim Harrison, Jim is well known for his nature and rural landscape scenes. Visitors can find His landscape and Coca-Cola art displayed at the Jim Harrison Gallery just down from the Denmark Depot.
(at right )
AT&T Building
During WWII, the AT&T building, and nearby train depot were guarded by soldiers from Fort Stewart, Georgia. These buildings were important links in the nation’s communications and was considered a prime target for sabotage. This historic building is now a home to Caroline"s Antique Collection on Carolina Highway.
Voorhees College
Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, a 22-year old graduate of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, founded Voorhees College in 1897.Tuskegee Institute trained teachers to provide educational services to African-American communities that may be undeserved. Miss Wright received financial support from various groups including the Episcopal Churches throughout the country, African-American churches, and the Ralph Voorhees family from New Jersey. Locally, S.C. Senator Stanwix Greenville Mayfield advised Miss Wright in obtaining land, and working with contractors. The result was Voorhees Junior College. Voorhees is one of the oldest African-American institutions of higher education

Denmark Depot , Amtrak station image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2007

2. Denmark Depot , Amtrak station

in the state.

Erected by South Carolina National Heritage Corridor.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the South Carolina Heritage Corridor series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 33° 19.586′ N, 81° 8.635′ W. Marker is in Denmark, South Carolina, in Bamberg County. Marker is on West Baruch Street (U.S. 78) near South Cedar Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Denmark SC 29042, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Denmark High School (approx. 0.2 miles away); AT&T Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Voorhees College (approx. 1.4 miles away); Pinewood Plantation (approx. 4 miles away); Holman's Bridge (approx. 5 miles away); Salem Methodist Church (approx. 6.2 miles away); Bamberg County Courthouse (approx. 6.6 miles away); Bamberg County Confederate Monument (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Denmark.

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Denmark Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2007

3. Denmark Depot

Renovation of the Historic Denmark Train Depot Phase I

markers shown.

Denmark Depot along US 78 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2007

4. Denmark Depot along US 78

Former AT & T Building, as mentioned image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2007

5. Former AT & T Building, as mentioned

<center>AT&T Building detail</center> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2007

6. AT&T Building detail

Voorhees College, as mentioned image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008

7. Voorhees College, as mentioned

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,752 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 19, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.