Latta in Dillon County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dillon County Museum
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Dillon County Museum Marker
Inscription.
Dillon County Museum. . Built next door to his residence, this c. 1915 brick building served as the medical office of Dr. Henry Edwards, one of Latta's first physicians,[ Picture included] and subsequently the dentist office of his son Luther. [Picture included] Luther's daughter Carolyn deeded the property to the Dillon County Historical Society. , Having undergone extensive renovations, it is today the Dillon County Museum. The Museum offers a turn of the century glimpse of life in Dillon County through its document, photograph and cultural collections. It has several permanent exhibits which include the re-created offices of Dr. Henry Edwards and Dr. Luther Edwards and the impact of tobacco on the local economy as wellas changing historical and cultural exhibits. The museum is staffed on a part-time basis by a group of local docents.
Built next door to his residence, this c. 1915 brick building served as the medical office of Dr. Henry Edwards, one of Latta's first physicians,[ Picture included] and subsequently the dentist office of his son Luther. [Picture included] Luther's daughter Carolyn deeded the property to the Dillon County Historical Society.
Having undergone extensive renovations, it is today the Dillon County Museum. The Museum offers a turn of the century glimpse of life in Dillon County through its document, photograph and cultural collections. It has several permanent exhibits which include the re-created offices of Dr. Henry Edwards and Dr. Luther Edwards and the impact of tobacco on the local economy as wellas changing historical and cultural exhibits. The museum is staffed on a part-time basis by a group of local docents.
Erected by Town Council Latta S.C.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 34° 20.297′ N, 79° 26.069′ W. Marker is in Latta, South Carolina, in Dillon County. Marker is on South Marion Street near West Main Street, on the right when traveling south. 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
Photograph of Dr. Henry Edwards as a young practicing physician.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, `
3. [Lower left pictures]
c. 1900 photographs of the medical office of Dr Henry Edwards.
Photographed By Dillon County Museum Marker, `
4. [Right Center picture]
Photograph of Dr. Luther Edwards after he began practicing dentistry
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5. [Upper Right Picture]
This is a copy of part of a Memorandum of Agreement between Dr. H.A. Edwards and Dr. E.C. Majors dated June 9, 1905 stating that Dr. Majors agrees to become a partner in the medical practice of Dr. Edwards.
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6. [Lower Right pictures]
It appears this copy of young Luther Edwards' dental hygiene pledge that he had early plans on being a dentist
(bottom)
Copy of a dental supply invoice billed to Dr. Luther Edwards dated April 4, 1933.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 15, 2011
7. Dillon County Museum and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, July 15, 2011
8. Dillon County Museum and Marker, at left
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 79 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on July 31, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.