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Blade · 08-13-2011, 02:11 PM

http://www.charlestowne.org/visitus.shtml

Blade · 08-13-2011, 02:53 PM

I spent my summers as a child in Branchville. It is right outside of Orangeburg. There is a lot to see within 25 miles or so of Branchville. Now don't get me wrong there is nothing there, not really. It's close to the Edisto River which is black water and full of the biggest bream I've ever caught also full of snakes and skeeters that sound like airplanes coming in. It's a very small town, I'm sure there isn't a campground or hotel there but both can be found several miles out. There are some very old cemeteries there, and just riding around the country down that way is a history lesson not to mention a beautiful ride.

It was not until 1832 that the railroad phase of Branchville's history began. It was then that the South Carolina Railroad's tracks reached the site of the present Branchville, and that was the end of "The Branch."

Some 170 acres of land were purchased by the railroad company which proceeded to lay out the town. Present-day dwellers of Branchville say that the company used excellent foresight in its planning. Only one street in the town is less than 100 feet wide! Few towns or cities can lay claim to such a distinction.

Branchville then became the first railroad junction in the world when the railroad company extended its rails on to Hamburg, across the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia and to the north, to Orangeburg and Columbia. Both rail lines closely paralleled the Old Indian Trails! The "Best Friend," the first steam railroad in the South, if not in the United States, hauled freight and passengers over the Charleston to Hamburg line through Branchville!

The Town of Branchville was incorporated on Dec. 23, 1858, taking in all of the property within a radius of one mile of the railroad station.
The old Rail Road Depot is a Museum now

jelli · 08-13-2011, 04:43 PM

Feeling on top of the world and yet in place so much bigger than yourself. Yes, that would explain only a small portion of how I feel at Caesar's.

Also don't forget the Devil's Kitchen(located at Caesar's Head too). This is my son and DIL down inside the kitchen...

http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/pa...park/1648.aspx

jelli · 08-13-2011, 05:58 PM

Great place to hike, bike, picnic, swim, camp, etc.

"Mountain trail at the edge of South Carolina's largest metropolitan area. Paris Mountain is a monadnock, an immense rock that endured when the mountains around it weathered away. This area has been protected since the 1890s. Due to the steepness of the terrain, much of the park has never been logged. Two reservoirs add beauty to the park. Both were originally built to provide drinking water to the city of Greenville. Now they provide recreation and scenic vistas."

http://www.heartofgreenville.com/myi...in_small13.jpg

http://pmspf.org/new/pages/

http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/pa...-park/722.aspx

jelli · 08-13-2011, 06:05 PM

I'd like to visit. Pretty Place - SC

08-13-2011, 02:11 PM	#1
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,855 Thanked 14,413 Times in 4,058 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Charlestowne Landing http://www.charlestowne.org/visitus.shtml __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

08-13-2011, 02:53 PM	#2
Blade Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: TG Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: once in a while someone amazing comes along...and here I am! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Down on the farm Posts: 5,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,855 Thanked 14,413 Times in 4,058 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	Branchville I spent my summers as a child in Branchville. It is right outside of Orangeburg. There is a lot to see within 25 miles or so of Branchville. Now don't get me wrong there is nothing there, not really. It's close to the Edisto River which is black water and full of the biggest bream I've ever caught also full of snakes and skeeters that sound like airplanes coming in. It's a very small town, I'm sure there isn't a campground or hotel there but both can be found several miles out. There are some very old cemeteries there, and just riding around the country down that way is a history lesson not to mention a beautiful ride. It was not until 1832 that the railroad phase of Branchville's history began. It was then that the South Carolina Railroad's tracks reached the site of the present Branchville, and that was the end of "The Branch." Some 170 acres of land were purchased by the railroad company which proceeded to lay out the town. Present-day dwellers of Branchville say that the company used excellent foresight in its planning. Only one street in the town is less than 100 feet wide! Few towns or cities can lay claim to such a distinction. Branchville then became the first railroad junction in the world when the railroad company extended its rails on to Hamburg, across the Savannah River from Augusta, Georgia and to the north, to Orangeburg and Columbia. Both rail lines closely paralleled the Old Indian Trails! The "Best Friend," the first steam railroad in the South, if not in the United States, hauled freight and passengers over the Charleston to Hamburg line through Branchville! The Town of Branchville was incorporated on Dec. 23, 1858, taking in all of the property within a radius of one mile of the railroad station. The old Rail Road Depot is a Museum now __________________ Yeah so what if I'm triple dipped in awesome sauce? The best way to predict the future, is to create it.

08-13-2011, 04:43 PM	#3
jelli Member How Do You Identify?: Femmilicious Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: And you said I wasn’t your type!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SC Posts: 836 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,758 Thanked 1,079 Times in 377 Posts Rep Power: 16588549	Caesar's Head Feeling on top of the world and yet in place so much bigger than yourself. Yes, that would explain only a small portion of how I feel at Caesar's. Also don't forget the Devil's Kitchen(located at Caesar's Head too). This is my son and DIL down inside the kitchen... http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/pa...park/1648.aspx __________________ “Sometimes we make the right decision; sometimes we make the decision right.” “Every conflict is a lesson in self-discovery for both of us. Sometimes it's only hindsight that makes it worth it. For you, I would do it all again.“

08-13-2011, 05:58 PM	#4
jelli Member How Do You Identify?: Femmilicious Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: And you said I wasn’t your type!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SC Posts: 836 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,758 Thanked 1,079 Times in 377 Posts Rep Power: 16588549	Paris Mtn State Park Great place to hike, bike, picnic, swim, camp, etc. "Mountain trail at the edge of South Carolina's largest metropolitan area. Paris Mountain is a monadnock, an immense rock that endured when the mountains around it weathered away. This area has been protected since the 1890s. Due to the steepness of the terrain, much of the park has never been logged. Two reservoirs add beauty to the park. Both were originally built to provide drinking water to the city of Greenville. Now they provide recreation and scenic vistas." http://www.heartofgreenville.com/myi...in_small13.jpg http://pmspf.org/new/pages/ http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/pa...-park/722.aspx __________________ “Sometimes we make the right decision; sometimes we make the decision right.” “Every conflict is a lesson in self-discovery for both of us. Sometimes it's only hindsight that makes it worth it. For you, I would do it all again.“

08-13-2011, 06:05 PM	#5
jelli Member How Do You Identify?: Femmilicious Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: And you said I wasn’t your type!!! Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SC Posts: 836 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,758 Thanked 1,079 Times in 377 Posts Rep Power: 16588549	*Pretty Place* I'd like to visit. Pretty Place - SC __________________ “Sometimes we make the right decision; sometimes we make the decision right.” “Every conflict is a lesson in self-discovery for both of us. Sometimes it's only hindsight that makes it worth it. For you, I would do it all again.“