Historical Markers in Blenheim, South Carolina

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Historical Markers in Blenheim, South Carolina

1 ► South Carolina, Marlboro County, Blenheim — 35-16 — Blenheim —

This community was named for Blenheim Palace in England, home of the Duke of Marlborough, for whom Marlboro County is said to have been named. Formerly called Mineral Spring or Spring Hill for the mineral springs ½ mile east, Blenheim traces . . . — — Map (db m31643) HM

2 ► South Carolina, Marlboro County, Blenheim — Blenheim Mineral Springs — Discovered 1781 —

The Mineral Springs were discovered in 1781 by James Spears, a Whig, who was trying to escape TORY troops, according to Legend. Mr. Spears Lost a shoe in a water hole. When he returned to retrieve his shoe, he tasted the water and noticed its strong . . . — — Map (db m50341) HM

3 ► South Carolina, Marlboro County, Blenheim — 35-30 — Brownsville Baptist Church —

Marker Front: In 1788, this Baptist congregation, a branch of Cashaway Church (1756) founded by Welsh Neck Church (1738), purchased land 2 miles SW of here from the Rev. John Brown. The congregation was independently constituted in 1789 and . . . — — Map (db m31669) HM

4 ► South Carolina, Marlboro County, Blenheim — 35-29 — Brownsville Church —

In 1788, this Baptist congregation, while still a branch of Cashaway Church (1756), purchased this land from the Rev. John Brown. The branch became an independently constituted church in 1789 named Muddy Creek and by 1829 was known as Brownsville. . . . — — Map (db m31691) HM

5 ► South Carolina, Marlboro County, Blenheim — 35-22 — Frederick Charles Hans Bruno Poellnitz / Ragtown —

Marker Front: Born 1754 in Gotha, Germany, this former chamberlain to King Frederick the Great of Prussia came to America in 1782. Known as Baron Poellnitz, he lived in New York City nearly 8 years before moving 4 mi. W of here on the Pee Dee . . . — — Map (db m31682) HM

6 ► South Carolina, Marlboro County, Blenheim — 35-21 — Grave of Mason Lee / Will of Mason Lee —

Marker Front: Mason Lee (1770-1821), a wealthy Pee Dee planter known for his eccentricities, is buried in old Brownsville graveyard two miles south of here. He believed all women were witches and that his kinsmen wished him dead to inherit . . . — — Map (db m31681) HM

7 ► South Carolina, Marlboro County, Blenheim — 35-10 — Robert Blair Campbell / John Campbell —

Marker Front: This U.S. Congressman and diplomat was born at Woodstock (Argyle) Plantation, 3 ½ miles southwest. He was a Brigadier General in the State Militia and served in the S.C. Senate 1822-23, 1830-34. He represented this district . . . — — Map (db m31649) HM

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