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LibGuides: Limestone University Archives: Limestone History

In the late 1960s, Limestone became fully coeducational. Limestone's campus is a unique landscape of history and progress. Nine buildings on the main campus are included on the National Register of Historic Places plus Nesbitt's Quarry and Limestone Springs Baptist Church (previously owned by the College). All nine buildings …

Marketing and Tourism

Get into Gaffney Arts and Entertainment by attending annual festivals, concerts, theatrical productions, and local art galleries. Downtown Gaffney is home to the Gaffney Little Theatre offering numerous theatrical productions. Additional entertainment is offered by Limestone University's arts and music departments hosting an array of captivating …

Limestone University | The University of Choice in South Carolina

Established in 1845, Limestone University is an accredited, independent, liberal arts college located in Gaffney, South Carolina with locations in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Florence, Aiken, Kingstree and the Lowcountry for working adults wishing to complete an online or evening degree program.

Principals and Presidents

Charles Petty, a graduate of Wofford College, was born near Gaffney, SC. Petty moved to Spartanburg after leaving the Limestone Springs School in 1879. Petty later became editor of The Carolina Spartan newspaper and served in the South Carolina State Legislature as a representative from Union, SC.

Hidden Gems Are Fun to Find in Gaffney

And you can't leave town in the summer without picking up a basket of peaches at one of Gaffney's family-owned farms. Lemmons Peach Farm has been selling peaches for more than 50 years.Open June through September, the fruit stand also offers an assortment of other goodies, including jelly, jam and honey.

506 S Limestone St #10, Gaffney, SC 29340

506 S Limestone St #10, Gaffney SC, is a Single Family home that contains 1025 sq ft. The Zestimate for this Single Family is $151,700, which has decreased by $881 in the last 30 days.The Rent Zestimate for this Single Family is $1,200/mo, which has decreased by $13/mo in the last 30 days.

Limestone Quarry Gaffney Sc History

History of Limestone Limestone University Deposits from the Limestone Quarry, furnished lime used in the production of iron during the American Revolution and throughout the 19th century By the 1820s, the open pit was a quarry owned by US Congressman Wilson Nesbitt and was on a large tract including Limestone Springs which later …

A History of Limestone Springs

On December 5, 1796, His "limestone tract" of 300 acres which in­ cluded the Lime Quarry and Hanna's Cowpens was sold at public auc­ tion by Sheriff William Bratton (Pinckney …

New Limestone University Facility To Be Named Hines

Set to soon become the academic and social hub of its campus in Gaffney, Limestone University has announced that its recently constructed 65,000-square-foot building will be known as the Hines & Riggins Center. ... History of Limestone. The Hamrick Family Legacy; Traditions; Leadership. ... Limestone University 1115 College …

Marketing & Tourism | Gaffney, SC

Discover Gaffney's rich history by visiting its nationally certified historic districts, including three national military parks crucial to America's Revolutionary War. ... Nesbitt's Quarry, and the Limestone Springs Baptist Church. Revolutionary War Celebrations. Michael Gaffney Log Cabin. National Revolutionary War Parks - Kings Mountain and ...

515 S Limestone St, Gaffney, SC 29340

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Limestone University unveils 'Jimmy Martin Field'

Martin, a Gaffney native, was named the fifth head coach in Limestone program history in 1990. He won 614 games, two NAIA District 6 championships, captured five conference championships and earned three national rankings. Along with leading the softball program, Martin also served as the Limestone head women's volleyball coach …

Limestone Mining / Quarrying & Exporting Oman

Global Mining Company ‬LLC has a concession area located in the southern part of the Sultanate of Oman, in Manji, which is three hundred kilometers north-east of Salalah. The concession area is approximately eight (8 sq. kilometer) square kilometer with reserves totaling to about five billion cubic meters of limestone. Global Mining Company LLC has

Limestone College

Limestone College, established in 1845, was the first women's college in South Carolina and one of the first in the United States. (Submitted on July 10, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.) 2. Limestone College. Limestone College is the third oldest college in South Carolina.

Mail Center | Limestone University

Limestone University 1115 College Drive Gaffney, SC 29340. Amazon Prime Delivery will require a different shipping address. The physical location of the Mail Center is required for delivery. Please use this address for all Amazon orders: Student's Name 535 Quarry Drive Limestone Univ/ Hines & Riggins Center Gaffney, SC 29340

LibGuides: Limestone University Archives: Limestone Quarry

Limestone Springs High School, founded in 1845, became Cooper-Limestone Institute in 1881 and Limestone University in 1898. This quarry, often called "Nesbitt's Quarry," was acquired by the school before the Civil War. Sold to help pay debts in 1883, it operated until World War I, when it was closed and filled with water.

Limestone College

Limestone College in Gaffney was established in 1845 as the first college in South Carolina. Dr. Dr. Thomas Curtis of London, England, and his son, …

SCDAH

The limestone quarry is located adjacent to the historic section of the campus and the Limestone Springs Baptist Church is adjacent to the quarry. Listed in the National Register May 27, 1986. View a map showing the boundaries of the Limestone Springs Historic District. View the complete text of the nomination form for this National Register ...

A History of Gaffney, South Carolina

A History of Gaffney, South Carolina: Cherokee County Court House - Gaffney, SC (2008) In 1803, Michael Gaffney established a store where two Indian trails crossed, the current intersection of the highways U.S. 29 and SC-11. His store flourished and soon a resort hotel was built near Limestone Springs. An iron works was established at …

Timken Center

Make right hand turn onto S. Limestone St, then turn left at the light onto E. O'Neal St. Continue straight onto the University Campus. The Timken Center will be the first brick building on the right as you drive onto campus. From Myrtle Beach and Points East Take US-501, eventually merging onto SC-576, US-76 West, State Road S-21-24, SC-327 ...

Protect the Rock

History of Limestone. The Hamrick Family Legacy; Traditions; Leadership. Office of the President. ... Located on the site of a former limestone mining quarry in Gaffney, South Carolina, Limestone has been referred to as …

709 S Limestone St, Gaffney, SC 29340

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612 N Limestone St, Gaffney, SC 29340

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Nesbitt's Limestone Quarry (38CK69), Gaffney, South Carolina

Nesbitt's Limestone Quarry (38CK69), Gaffney, South Carolina is a grade 5 historic property. The property has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in history or prehistory. ... or may be likely to yield, information important in history or prehistory. Certification Date: May 8, 1987. Area of Significance: Historic - Non ...

Yarn, Fabric, and Textile Mills | Gaffney, South Carolina (SC)

A Brief History . In January of 1900, a new textile organization was formed in Gaffney, South Carolina under the name of Limestone Mills, with Dr. Wylie C. Hamrick elected as Secretary and Treasurer -- in effect, the chief operating officer. ... focused in its efforts. Today's two-plant operation, corporate headquarters and sales offices are ...

Traditions

Located on the site of a former Limestone mining quarry, Limestone University has been referred to as "The Rock" for countless decades. The South Carolina stone placed in the Washington Monument was mined …

SCDAH

The site covers approximately 30 acres and has exposed vertical faces of limestone visible at the edges. It is the largest body of limestone in a series of deposits which trend northeast-southwest and extend in a linear fashion from Limestone College to across the South Carolina state line. Listed in the National Register May 8, 1987.

National Register Sites in Cherokee County

National Register Sites in Cherokee County, SC The following properties in Cherokee County have been listed in the National Register as historic sites or districts. From each site is a link to the original nomination in Adobe PDF format.

Admissions | Limestone University

Academic Majors/Minors The academic programs of Limestone University are conducted within the framework of four colleges: College of Business, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, College of Health …

703 S Limestone St, Gaffney, SC 29340

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SC Historic Properties Record : National Register Listing : Limestone …

The limestone quarry is located adjacent to the historic section of the campus and the Limestone Springs Baptist Church is adjacent to the quarry. Listed in the National Register May 27, 1986. Period of Significance: 1845;19th century;20th century Level of Significance: State Area of Significance: Social History National Register Determination ...

Cherokee County

Now the county's growing dependence on higher education is symbolized by institutions such as Limestone College in Gaffney. Cherokee County. Gaffney, S.C.: Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, 2000. Johnson, Elmer Douglas. A Brief History of Cherokee County, South Carolina. Gaffney, S.C.: Chamber of Commerce, 1952. …