Reflections by Sammy Way: Recollections of Sumter's historic homes
Elks Club 1949, Thomas Wilson house, Broad Street
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Oldie house belonging to Martha Graham, Liberty Street
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Tuomey house
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Bossard home, Harvin Street
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Roach house
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Three Cedars tourism home, Broad Street
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Old McLaurin House, Church Street
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Reflections revisits the growth and development of fledgling Sumter and several of its historic homes. Many of these treasures remain and add to the beauty and culture of our community. The data and pictures used to prepare this piece were obtained from The Sumter Item archives and the writings of Dr. Anne King Gregorie were also consulted.
Dr. Gregorie noted that " By the year 1824, the tiny village of Sumterville consisted of only a dozen houses; however, during the 1840s several dwellings were constructed."
The houses pictured once graced the landscape of the Sumter but have been torn down. In the next Sumter Item Impact, historic homes that remain in Sumter will be featured.
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