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Ebenezer A.R. Presbyterian Church (circa 1788) 3281 SC Highway 213, Winnsboro, SC 29180, Approximately 13 Miles West of Winnsboro, 803-635-4242, Built of hand-molded bricks by the congregation, this historic church was stripped of its pews and floors by the Union soldiers during the Civil War in order to rebuild a bridge over the nearby Little River. A written apology for this act is still visible on the inside wall of the church. |
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Fairfield County Historical Museum 231 South Congress Street, Winnsboro, SC 29180, 803-634-9811, Located in an 1830 Federal townhouse, this museum contains artifacts and exhibits that depict local history and genealogical information in the Fairfield County area. Exhibits range from farm tools to Indian artifacts and locally made antique furnishing, as well as a genealogy library, are also on site.  |
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South Carolina Railroad Museum 230 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro, SC 29180, 803-635-4242, 800-968-5909, Filled with railroad memorabilia and equipment, visitors to this museum can see an authentic steam engine, passenger cars, freight cars, and much more, as well as enjoy periodic tours and train rides along a three mile line through Fairfield County. more... |
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