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| The railroad saw
the creation of Calhoun, named for statesman John C. Calhoun.
Son-in-law Thomas Green Clemson deeded the Calhoun plantation
to South Carolina for an agricultural and mechanical college,
and the town was renamed Clemson. |
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| American Revolution
Patriot General Andrew Pickens moved here after the war and
became one of the Pendleton District founders. The Pickens District
came with the 1826 division, and in 1868 Pickens was divided
to created Oconee and Pickens counties. The present city of
Pickens became the courthouse seat. |
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| Central was midway
on the railroad between Atlanta and Charlotte. Liberty is named
for Salubrity springs, and Easley is named for William K. Easley.
Textile developer D.K. Norris named Norris and Cateechee. Dacusville
is named for an early citizen and Six Mile is named for a stream.
Pumpkintown was a pioneer crossroad. |
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