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The Town of Edgefield has a long, proud past and we are preparing
for an even better future.
There are a number of projects underway or
recently completed that will improve the quality of life for our
citizens and visitors. Symbols of history are everywhere in the
square. A list of 10 South Carolina governors from Edgefield is
printed in billboard fashion on the side of a building at
the square’s entrance. A life size bronze statue of native son
Senator Strom Thurmond stands on the square facing the
courthouse.
We are working hard to have the best quality of life for our
citizens. Recently, we completed a CDBG Grant on Macedonia Street.
The grant re-habilitated approximately seven homes and cleared
several lots. The finished product has made a great impact on our
Macedonia Street area. Also, a grant to replace the town sewer
transmission lines is underway. This Community Infrastructure
project is important and we are partnering with ECW&SA, who will
provide the local match. Our Edgefield Fire Department was awarded a
grant for approximately $26,000 to purchase new hose from a V-Safe
Grant and they were awarded a $1,200 Forestry Grant.
We are the home of the Region II Heritage Corridor Discovery Center.
They are located across from Town Hall. The Discovery Center
displays information and history about the four Region II
counties and serves as a visitor’s information center about the
entire Heritage Corridor. The Discovery Center is open for tours
Tuesday- Saturday 9am - 5pm and there is no admission fee. They also
have a wonderful gift shop that is just full of palmetto trees,
South Carolina souvenirs and golf shirts, and they provide a bridal
registry for our local residents. Call Whitney Ellis at 803-637-0877
to book a tour!
Looking for an outdoor activity-Slade Lake, off Highway 25, is
available for fishing and boating. Fishing is allowed on Wednesday,
Saturday and Sunday from April 1 through November 1. Already a
number of “monsters” have been pulled from the waters. Our Ten
Governors Rail Trail, which is a ten foot wide asphalt trail running
from the new Town parking lot to Slade Lake is being used daily for
fitness and fun. This lighted trail is open 24 hours per day and
walking, biking, roller - blading and jogging is permitted. Along
the .9-mile trail are granite markers commemorating the ten SC
Governors from Edgefield.
The Heritage Jubilee Committee is working to host the 7th
Annual Jubilee on October 3rd & 4th,
2008 at Oakley Park. The Jubilee is open to the public and there is
no admission fee. There is entertainment, food, crafts, and lots of
fun and fellowship. Come join us for the 2008 Heritage Jubilee at
Oakley Park. Bring the Family!
Discover - Edgefield, the Home of the Ten Governors.
Come visit our small, historical, rural town. Our Mayor and Town
Council work hard to make Edgefield a better place to visit or live.
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