Reflections by Sammy Way: Recollections of Sumter's historic homes, Part II
The McLaurin house is on Salem Street.
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C. T. Mason home
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The McQueen house still exists on the corner of Hampton Avenue and McQueen Street.
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Haynsworth/Bultman house
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The Lemmon House still exists on the corner of Haynsworth and Church streets.
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The O'Donnell House faces East Liberty Street.
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Greenswamp home
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Reflections revisits the growth and development of fledging Sumter and several of its historic homes. Many of these treasures no longer exist but once added 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. Part I of this two-part series featured historic homes that still exist in the area. Read Part I at www.theitem.com/reflections.
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 graced the landscape of Sumter, and these structures remain today.
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