Senator’s Square Micro Cache: N33°47.401
W081°55.814
Located at the Edgefield History Wall. Park
near the wall on Hwy 23.
No need to go into the landscaping for this
one.
You’re looking for a small, camouflaged pill
container.
Here’s a clue:
A great wall stands before you,
From a lion’s mouth a clue does spew.
I’m not far from here at all.
Near a much smaller wall,
And in my constant view,
Stands a blacksmith and his tools.
After you find this cache, please take in the
great history that Edgefield has to offer. Here are some locations
of significance in the town. If you’d like, please post pictures of
yourself at these historic sites with your log.
Edgefield Square: N33°47.363
W081°55.774
This old-time square is the heart of historic
Edgefield. Take a few minutes to look at the monuments and read the
plaques. Across the street is the historic Edgefield Courthouse.
Next door is the original law office of Sen. Strom Thurmond.
Ten Governor’s Café is a great place for a
country buffet lunch. If you want something a little fancier, I
highly recommend the shrimp and grits at The Old Edgefield Grill,
which is just off of the square on Penn Street.
Oakley Park Museum: N33°47.265 W081°55.288
Oakley Park was
built in 1835 by Daniel Bird, a prosperous Edgefield planter. In
1841, Bird’s son was tragically killed in a shootout in front of
the Edgefield County Courthouse. Suffering great sorrow at his
loss, Bird sold his home and left town to rebuild in Florida.
In 1874, Oakley Park
was purchased by renowned Civil War leader Maj. Gen. Martin
Witherspoon Gary. The property remained in the Gray family until
1941 when it was deeded to the town of Edgefield. In 1947, the home
and 7.4 acres was deeded over to the Edgefield Chapter of the
United Daughters of the Confederacy, in whose care and keeping it
remains today.
Oakley Park Museum
houses a unique collection of antebellum, Civil War and
Reconstruction-era artifacts, oil paintings and furniture.
Adults pay $5,
children $3 to tour this museum.
J. Strom Thurmond Birthplace: N33°47.315
W081°55.192
J. Strom Thurmond was the longest serving U.S.
Senator in American history. He was born to J. William and Gertrude
Strom Thurmond Dec. 5, 1902, at this house on Columbia Road in
Edgefield.
J. Strom Thurmond Resting Place: N33°47.540
W081°55.610
This is not only the resting place of the
great Senator but also of his parents and family. Take some time to
explore this very historic cemetery, but please be respectful to
the property and to those who are buried here.
Beautiful Gated Cemetery: N33°47.590
W081°55.666
Entering this cemetery is like going into
another world. It is beautiful and mysterious with trees
overhanging the path. Please be respectful to the property and to
the memory of those who are buried here.
Edgefield Discovery Center: N33°47.349
W081°55.626
Open Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m.
A great place to learn about the history of
Edgefield County.
Free to the public.
Magnolia Dale House: N33°47.273
W081°55.689
Built in 1830, this beautiful antebellum home
is now the headquarters for the Edgefield County Historical
Society.