South Carolina

South Carolina History Books


South Carolina local and regional history books feature vintage images of small towns and downtowns across the state. Each title celebrates the unique cultures and traditions of the 'Palmetto State' through historical images and descriptive captions.

From the Clemson and University of South Carolina rivalry, to the renown classrooms of the Medical University of South Carolina, historic plantations and gardens across the state, the beach music tradition known as shagging, popular vacation destinations including Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island, the military training grounds of Parris Island, and towns like Aiken, Beaufort, Isle of Palms, Mount Pleasant, and more, each book features stunning vintage images revealing the unique people, places, and events that make up the history of the great state of South Carolina.


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Abbeville County
Abbeville County

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
With beginnings dating back as far as the 1700s, Abbeville County, South Carolina, has a history that represents a rich and colorful tapestr ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738516721
African Americans of Chesterfield County
African Americans of Chesterfield County

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
For generations, African Americans have enriched South Carolina’s history, and the black families of Chesterfield County are no different. D ...
Images of America Available $19.99 9780738554341
African Americans of Lower Richland County
African Americans of Lower Richland County

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Lower Richland County encompasses approximately 360 square miles in the heart of South Carolina's geographic center. The Wateree River cradl ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738586656
Aiken
Aiken

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
It seems unlikely that a place as far off the beaten track as Aiken, South Carolina, would become the preferred wintering location for the d ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738587363
Along the Catawba River: Images from the Winthrop University Archives
Along the Catawba River: Images from the Winthrop University Archives

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
A focal point for many cities and towns across the Palmetto State, rivers provide key elements, such as commerce, transportation, sustenance ...
Images of America Available $19.99 9780738502915
And I'm Glad: An Oral History of Edisto Island
And I'm Glad: An Oral History of Edisto Island

$24.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Voices of America
And I’m Glad: An Oral History of Edisto Island explores the island’s history through the eyes and in the voices of two Edisto farmers, Sam G ...
Voices of America Available $24.99 9780738517612
Anderson University
Anderson University

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Campus History
On a gentle rise on the rural edge of Anderson was the site for a new college for women, chartered by the state legislature on February 14, ...
Campus History Available $21.99 9780738587158
Around Ballentine
Around Ballentine

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Originally settled by the Germans, Swiss, and Dutch, Ballentine is a small town in what is known as the Dutch Fork area. This area includes ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738568287
Around Iva South Carolina
Around Iva South Carolina

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Though many may measure a state’s significance by its larger cities, it is the small towns of South Carolina that create the Palmetto State’ ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738500430
Around Walterboro, South Carolina
Around Walterboro, South Carolina

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Postcard History
Walterboro is a city of beautiful, living memories, with Old South plantations dotting its surrounding countrysides and peaceful scenes grac ...
Postcard History Available $21.99 9780738568683
Ashley Hall
Ashley Hall

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Campus History
Located in historic Charleston, South Carolina, Ashley Hall has excelled in preparing girls for future endeavors since its inception in 1909 ...
Campus History Available $19.99 9780738515649
Atlantic Beach
Atlantic Beach

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Atlantic Beach, once a mecca for African American vacationers in Myrtle Beach and other East Coast communities during segregation, remains o ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738568201
Barnwell County
Barnwell County

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Barnwell County, an area blessed with sweeping rural landscapes, has played an important role in South Carolina’s distinguished history, fro ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738554174
Baseball in Columbia
Baseball in Columbia

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of Baseball
In the heart of South Carolina, Columbia, the state's capital city, boasts an impressive and long-standing baseball history. More like a pat ...
Images of Baseball Available $19.99 9780738516790
Baseball in Greenville and Spartanburg
Baseball in Greenville and Spartanburg

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of Baseball
Baseball, an important institution in every American town, takes centerfield in the histories of Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina. ...
Images of Baseball Available $21.99 9780738515946
Beaufort
Beaufort

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Beaufort, South Carolina, the Palmetto State's second-oldest town, is a paradigm of the Low Country. Historic mansions overlook the bay with ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738515229
Belton
Belton

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Belton, South Carolina, is indeed a child of the railroad. By 1853, the fledgling town had begun developing at the junction of the Columbia ...
Images of America Available $19.99 9780738516066
Bennettsville and Marlboro County in Vintage Postcards
Bennettsville and Marlboro County in Vintage Postcards

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Postcard History
Nestled in South Carolina's Pee Dee region, Bennettsville serves as the seat of Marlboro County. In the early days, agriculture moved the ci ...
Postcard History Available $21.99 9780738515045
Bishopville and Lee County
Bishopville and Lee County

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
In 1821, Dr. Jacques Bishop purchased a tract of land called Singleton’s Crossroads; and by 1828, the village was known as Bishopville. In 1 ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738586434
Bob Jones University
Bob Jones University

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Campus History
Opening its doors as Bob Jones College in College Point, Florida, in 1927, and continuing in such a role in Cleveland, Tennessee, from 1933 ...
Campus History Available $19.99 9780738553894
Boone Hall Plantation
Boone Hall Plantation

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
In 1681, Boone Hall Plantation began its long history in the Lowcountry. From the Boone family through the McRaes, the plantation’s resident ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738567259
Boone Hall Plantation
Boone Hall Plantation

$7.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Postcards of America
Boone Hall Plantation boasts a rich history of over 300 years in the South Carolina Lowcountry.

Author Bio: In this collection ...
Postcards of America Available $7.99 9780738525518
Brookgreen Gardens
Brookgreen Gardens

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Brookgreen Gardens evolved into the cultural attraction it is today from its beginning in 1930 as a winter home for philanthropist Archer Mi ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738542942
Burke High School: 1894-2006
Burke High School: 1894-2006

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Campus History
In 1911, the Charleston Colored Industrial School opened its doors to 375 African American boys and girls, making it the first public high s ...
Campus History Available $19.99 9780738544120
Byrnes Downs
Byrnes Downs

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Located in the West Ashley area of Charleston, Byrnes Downs is a charming community designed and developed by the V-Housing Corporation in t ...
Images of America Available $19.99 9780738554303
Charleston Jazz
Charleston Jazz

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Charleston Jazz sets out to reveal the rich, untold story of the evolution of American jazz in one of its major cradles: Charleston, South C ...
Images of America Available $19.99 9780738543505
Charleston, SC: Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know
Charleston, SC: Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know

$9.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Arcadia Kids
DO YOU KNOW…WHEN Charleston was the fourth largest city in America? (Hint: The British still wanted control!) HOW the streets in Charleston ...
Arcadia Kids Available $9.99 9781439600016
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Black America
Charleston, a living museum of Southern culture, is famous for its charm, Lowcountry cuisine, unique architectural stylings, and leisurely p ...
Black America Available $21.99 9780738505831
Charleston: A Historic Walking Tour
Charleston: A Historic Walking Tour

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Charleston: A Historic Walking Tour will help natives and visitors alike appreciate the history and residents of this beautiful city. With i ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738517797
Charleston: Alone Among the Cities
Charleston: Alone Among the Cities

$26.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series:
Few cities linger in the imagination as does Charleston. A place where legend meets history, Charleston commands a special seat in the South ...
Available $26.99 9780738505893
Charleston: An Album from the Collection of The Charleston Museum
Charleston: An Album from the Collection of The Charleston Museum

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Charleston is a city noted for its beauty, its history, and its charm. Thanks to a long history of preservation, places like the Battery, Ra ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738517643
Cherokee County
Cherokee County

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Situated just south of the Carolina border in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Cherokee County offers the charm of small-t ...
Images of America Available $19.99 9780738514314
Chester County
Chester County

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Located in a picturesque setting of rolling hills, rich farmland, and lush forests, Chester County belongs to one of South Carolina’s most h ...
Images of America Available $19.99 9780738506494
Clarendon County
Clarendon County

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Located in South Carolina's Lowcountry, Clarendon County exists as a paradigm of Southern communities. Lake Marion rests against the county' ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738514352
Clemson University
Clemson University

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Campus History
The roots of agriculture run deeply in South Carolina's history; even its earliest settlers valued the rich and fertile land. However, after ...
Campus History Available $21.99 9780738514703
Clinton
Clinton

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
At the edge of the Piedmont region of South Carolina lies the small town of Clinton. A town built upon nurturing others, Clinton boasts a pi ...
Images of America Available $19.99 9780738506784
Clinton Junior College
Clinton Junior College

$21.99 Backordered
state: South Carolina
series: Campus History
Clinton Junior College was one of many schools established by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church during Reconstruction to help erad ...
Campus History Backordered $21.99 9780738517292
Clover
Clover

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Although Clover was not founded until the Chester and Narrow-Gauge Railroad built a watering station in the area in the mid-1870s, its rich ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738516325
College of Charleston
College of Charleston

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Campus History
The eleventh-oldest college in the nation, the College of Charleston stands as one of the country’s most historic academic institutions. Ove ...
Campus History Available $21.99 9780738506364
Columbia and the State of South Carolina: Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know
Columbia and the State of South Carolina: Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know

$9.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Arcadia Kids
DO YOU KNOW… WHAT the elephants (and other animals!) at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden are doing to inspire greater stewardship of the Earth? ...
Arcadia Kids Available $9.99 9781439600900
Columbia College
Columbia College

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Campus History
In 1854, founders of the South Carolina Methodist Conference established an all-female school in Columbia, South Carolina. Known originally ...
Campus History Available $21.99 9780738506890
Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Black America
South Carolina’s capital city enjoys a strong African-American presence, one that has had considerable influence on the growth and developme ...
Black America Available $21.99 9780738506654
Columbia, South Carolina: A Postcard History
Columbia, South Carolina: A Postcard History

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Postcard History
With Columbia, South Carolina: A Postcard History, Dave and Marty Sennema have assembled an unprecedented collection of picture postcards to ...
Postcard History Available $21.99 9780738517438
Columbia: History of a Southern Capital
Columbia: History of a Southern Capital

$24.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Making of America
In 1790, when the seat of South Carolina's government was moved from the lowcountry port of Charleston to the "backwoods" of the state's mid ...
Making of America Available $24.99 9780738524115
Converse College
Converse College

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Campus History
In the foothills of South Carolina lies the beautiful, historic college known as Converse. It was founded near the end of the Victorian Age ...
Campus History Available $21.99 9780738514024
Daniel Island
Daniel Island

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series:
The history of Daniel Island lies just beneath the surface. Revealed in half-buried artifacts and forgotten manuscripts, it is uncovered pie ...
Available $19.99 9780738543574
Darlington County
Darlington County

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
To lure settlers into the wild backcountry of Darlington, the British colonial government offered two large tracts of land to a group of Wel ...
Images of America Available $19.99 9780738553801
Easley
Easley

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Born of the Industrial Revolution, Easley started with a single rail line brought to the area by Robert Elliott Holcombe at the end of the C ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738567068
East Cooper: A Maritime Heritage
East Cooper: A Maritime Heritage

$19.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
The stretch of land known as “East of the Cooper,” featuring the charming town of Mount Pleasant, is interwoven with innumerable waterways; ...
Images of America Available $19.99 9780738553825
Edisto Island: A Family Affair
Edisto Island: A Family Affair

$21.99 Available
state: South Carolina
series: Images of America
Great fortunes were once made on tiny Edisto Island, as nineteenth-century planters and their families farmed indigo and cotton. Although th ...
Images of America Available $21.99 9780738517674

 
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