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email: ForkShoalsHS@gmail.com
Preserving the Past and Present for Our Future...
Fork Shoals, South Carolina
(photo: Fork Shoals Private High School 1908-1917)
Tucked away in southern Greenville County and surrounding the Reedy River, Fork Shoals, one of the country's first settlements, is a region that has been witness to an almost forgotten, but proud history. Ancient artifacts have been unearthed from these Cherokee hunting grounds, and the only local Revolutionary War battle was fought nearby. In the 1700's, a wave of settlers moved to the vicinity establishing farms, plantations, mills, shops, schools and churches. Fork Shoals School was one of the first accredited rural high schools in the state and several of the area churches are the oldest of their denomination in the country.
Over time, this southern part of Greenville County became unique for farming and textiles with many individuals working at both.
In this site, you will find photographs, videos and anecdotes that help to tell the story of this area which is still special and unique to residents and newcomers alike.
We are organizing our current collection at the present time and plan to add much more to this site as time moves forward.
Fork Shoals Historical Society is a recognized 501c3 charitable organization originally organized by members of the local community dedicated to the preservation of history relevant to this unique area of Greenville County in South Carolina.
If you have comments, information and photographs to share, please contact us!
PLEASE DONATE AND SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS TO PRESERVE HISTORY!
Donate with credit card via PayPal here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=TCQMEVF2Y47S4
mail checks to:
Fork Shoals Historical Society
P. O. Box 442
Pelzer, SC 29669
Contacts:
Chair: Jim Scott (864) 430-2988
Vice Chair: Anne Peden - email - acpeden07@gmail.com
Treasurer: Cheryl MacKnight - forkshoalshs@gmail.com
Exciting news!
The book, Highway 25 in the Carolinas: A Brief History by Anne Peden and Jim Scott has a publication date of March 8, 2021, from the Historic Press. This historic road is being nominated to become the third road in the state of South Carolina to be recognized by the National Park Service.
Profits from the book will go to the restoration of the McCullough's Cedarhurst, Fork Shoals Historical Society's 1812 brick home on US 25 near Princeton.
HOW YOU CAN HELP SUPPORT THIS PROJECT:
DONATE TO FORK SHOALS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
FOR CEDARHURST RESTORATION
use this link to donate with PayPal or major credit cards:
https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=TCQMEVF2Y47S4
or scan PayPal QR code
Fork Shoals Historical Society is a recognized 501c3 charitable organization.
Your donation is fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
AND WE ARE STILL FUNDRAISING TO SAVE CEDARHURST BY SELLING THE BOOKS “HIGHWAY 25 IN THE CAROLINAS” AND “FORK SHOALS – IMAGES OF AMERICA.” PLEASE SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS TO SAVE AND RESTORE THE HISTORIC MCCULLOUGH/CEDARHURST HOUSE, THE OLDEST BRICK BUILDING IN GREENVILLE COUNTY! YOU MAY USE PAYPAL TO ORDER YOUR BOOKS OR ORDER BY MAIL:
Highway 25 in the Carolinas
With PayPal:
Purchase one copy Highway 25 in the Carolinas here: https://py.pl/23DYJy
books are 21.99 plus 4.13 shipping. Total $26.12
ORDER BY MAIL: Be sure to include a note stating book name, quantity, and shipping address. Please mail check payable to:
Fork Shoals Historical Society, PO Box 442, Pelzer, SC 29669
Fork Shoals - Images of America
books are 24.99 plus 4.13 shipping. Total $29.12
Buy one book via PayPal here: https://py.pl/3uBbem78zax
ORDER BY MAIL: Be sure to include a note stating book name, quantity, and shipping address. Please mail check payable to:
Fork Shoals Historical Society, PO Box 442, Pelzer, SC 29669
Update! June 2024
Look carefully at the back of the McCullough House (also called Cedarhurst). Notice the difference between the newly restored areas and the original brick areas. And the two windows to the left were, until very recently, door openings. Now they are once again windows!
Keep donating to replace the porch! Thanks for all your support!
Fork Shoals Historical Society, P.O. Box 442, Pelzer, SC, 29669
Or for online donations go to the Fork Shoals Historical Society Facebook page.
Your gifts to our 501c3 charity are tax deductible as allowed by law, and any amount will help save Cedarhurst!
Mail checks payable to Fork Shoals Historical Society, PO Box 442, Pelzer, SC, 29669
Donate with credit card via PayPal here: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=TCQMEVF2Y47S4
(Write in the optional note box “for window” (you may include memorial information, or we will contact you soon.)
Please consider donating any amount toward this restoration project.
Write to forkshoalshs@gmail.com
Your gifts to our 501c3 charity are tax deductible as allowed by law, and any amount will help save Cedarhurst! Mail checks payable to Fork Shoals Historical Society, PO Box 442, Pelzer, SC, 29669
Thank you for your continued support!
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Below: The McCullough House after Hurricane Helene came through in September 2024. Thankfully, no damage!!
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