Fairfax in Allendale County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fairfax
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Fairfax Marker
Fairfax, chartered in 1893 and incorporated in 1896, grew out of an early community centered around Owens' Crossroads, where a store was established in 1814, and later including Bethlehem Baptist Church ( now First Baptist Church ), founded in 1852. When Port Royal RR was completed through this area in 1873 a depot and post office were built 1½ mi. E and named Cambellton
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By 1881 W.J. and J.F. Sanders ran a store and post office ½ mi. from the original Owens' Crossroads, and the area was soon calles Sanders. After the South Bound RR completed its line through this area in 1891, it crossed the previous railroad line. The crossing became the center of Fairfax, named when a local child drew that name from a hat belonging to a railroad official.
Erected 2004 by Citizens of Fairfax. (Marker Number 3-11.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Places • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 32° 57.517′ N, 81° 14.23′ W. Marker is in Fairfax, South Carolina, in Allendale
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Allendale County War Memorial (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bethlehem Church (approx. half a mile away); The Town Of Brunson (approx. 3.4 miles away); Barker's Mill / Skirmish at Barker's Mill (approx. 4.1 miles away); Harmony Baptist Church (approx. 5.2 miles away); Happy Home Baptist Church (approx. 5˝ miles away); Town of Allendale (approx. 5.6 miles away); Gifford Rosenwald School (approx. 6˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairfax.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
2. Fairfax Marker, reverse text
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 2008
3. Fairfax Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008
4. Fairfax Marker, side 2
Photographed By Mike Stroud, August 4, 2011
5. Fairfax Marker at 7th Street near Sumter Avenue, looking north
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6. The Railroad intersection as mentioned in Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,608 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on April 13, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on December 17, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6. submitted on April 13, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.
