Reflections by Sammy Way: Bland's Pond on Shot Pouch

BY SAMMY WAY
Sumter Item archivist and historian
Posted 9/26/26

Reflections revisits Bland Pond, which became part of the Iris Gardens through the efforts of H. C. Bland, the former owner of the Hudson-Essex, Oldsmobile, Saxon, Kissel Car, Roamer, Milburn Electric car and the Ford dealership in Sumter. The land …

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