Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter past: A sketch of the city, its industries and its prosperity

By SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian
Posted 3/2/24

This issue of Reflections revisits the city of Sumter circa 1889 when it was experiencing steady growth. This research addresses businesses, financial institutions, growth of its populace and changes in governance of its constituents. Data and …

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