tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post110912288503636490..comments2024-03-26T10:17:21.693-05:00Comments on CITY OF DUST: Dead Towns, South Carolinajmhousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-70609788587144855892024-02-13T11:23:40.382-06:002024-02-13T11:23:40.382-06:00Nuthin fancy is no longer there. I wish it was bec...Nuthin fancy is no longer there. I wish it was because their subs were the best in my opinion Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-90193659512610673132022-02-28T09:54:52.539-06:002022-02-28T09:54:52.539-06:00Here is a link to documents concerning the area, i...Here is a link to documents concerning the area, including "Ellenton, SC: My Life It's Death.<br /><br />https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/sc_institute_archeology_and_anthropology/divisions/srarp/compiance_research/heritage_series.phpNero Apologizeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311928934512743906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-28815958598637173642020-10-11T14:22:31.994-05:002020-10-11T14:22:31.994-05:00Thank you for your comment, Legal Eagle. I imagine...Thank you for your comment, Legal Eagle. I imagine your grandmother's story is like that of many of her neighbors. What a very sad moment for everyone in Dunbarton and Ellenton. <br /><br />You wouldn't happen to have any family photos showing the old place, would you? There is not much documentation of Dunbarton out there.<br /><br />Thanks again! JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-71872779626733967592019-10-18T23:48:53.668-05:002019-10-18T23:48:53.668-05:00Anonymous, thanks so much for that bit of family h...Anonymous, thanks so much for that bit of family history. Are you related via Janie Mae Foreman and/or George Foreman to Jim Foreman (aka Baja Jim), who commented above about the Stagecoach Inn? If so, a vintage b&w picture of the inn has surfaced and I've posted it above. You can find it at the end of the original post. I hope you both see it!<br /><br />Thanks again, JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-41169182119742020222018-03-31T04:41:05.462-05:002018-03-31T04:41:05.462-05:00I was born and raised in Jackson and heard stories...I was born and raised in Jackson and heard stories growing up from my great grandmother (Janie Mae Foreman/Steed) growing up about times before "the site" when she lived and grew up in Ellenton. Her father or grandfather owned the only sawmill there and had a large amount of land. She passed away around 2000 and was 92 years old so it would be difficult to get much info. Most amazing woman you ever met though. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-45156062153923204212016-12-23T22:05:44.144-06:002016-12-23T22:05:44.144-06:00Thank you very much for your comment, Unknown! I&#...Thank you very much for your comment, Unknown! I've never heard of flame bo's before. That's very cool! It might be a long shot, but I wonder if the creek that your mother, uncle, grandparents, and great-grandparents visited was Horse Creek. It has quite a storied history, a bit of which is <a href="http://cityofdust.blogspot.com/2005/01/horse-creek-valley-south-carolina.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>.<br /><br />Thanks again! JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-24196875249179071852016-12-21T22:35:01.645-06:002016-12-21T22:35:01.645-06:00I found all of this very interesting. My Mother to...I found all of this very interesting. My Mother told me of a creek that her parents and GrandParents took her and her brother to. She said they done night fishing there, before the site was ever built. Of course because she was born in 1929. But she said they had flame Bo's to see by out there at night. I asked her what those were and she said coke bottles with kerosene in the with a wick push inside.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13287521544291537785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-66516543726010518082016-07-01T11:07:57.959-05:002016-07-01T11:07:57.959-05:00Thanks for your comment, Unknown. I'm glad to ...Thanks for your comment, Unknown. I'm glad to hear that Faye's restaurant in Jackson didn't close because she died. Although I'm not too surprised it was shut down by the health department. I remember a big hole in the concrete floor roped off with tape, a very dusty NASCAR display, and some strange things (a rusty bike?) displayed along the ceiling.<br /><br />I was only at D Area a couple times, but I do recall being able to see a little evidence of roads and curbs. I wish I'd known to look for that concrete box! Not that I could've gotten photos, in any case, of course.<br /><br />Best Regards, JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-6866321692643411902016-06-24T12:11:33.802-05:002016-06-24T12:11:33.802-05:00I worked at SRS for 28 years in D Area (formally E...I worked at SRS for 28 years in D Area (formally Ellenton). D Area is where Heavy water was produced for cooling the reactors. If you look at the photo of the Ellenton Train Station you will see a blurry white object to the left front of the vehicle. It is a concrete box (I believe to be a groundwater well) It is still there located at the railroad crossing and the main road going to D Area. Faye did not die. The restaurant in Jackson was shut down by the health department. The building was infested with termites and very unclean/dilapidated. Faye did however a a very faithful group of loyal patrons. God bless them! For a short time she went to work at a restaurant near her old restaurant call Buckheads Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-49256826321559579872014-07-31T11:31:44.908-05:002014-07-31T11:31:44.908-05:00Peyton, thanks very much for your comment! For som...Peyton, thanks very much for your comment! For some reason, I'd never heard of "Boggy Gut," but if Google is correct I was right by there when I was working at the Savannah River Site. Is it near Windsor, SC? I love the name. Don't know how that one got past me.<br /><br />I'm especially interested in the juke joint off the 5th St. Bridge you mention. Would that have been Club Royal? That's where Christine Sizemore Costner, the woman that Three Faces of Eve was based on, used to dance. I've done two posts on that place. The first, from 2004, is called <a href="http://cityofdust.blogspot.com/2004/12/honky-tonk-hell.html" rel="nofollow">"Honky Tonk Hell."</a> In 2013, I posted an update titled, <a href="http://cityofdust.blogspot.com/2013/04/dancing-with-my-selves-club-royal-n.html" rel="nofollow">"Dancing With My Selves."</a> If you were there, you might well find them interesting.<br /><br />You know, if you have any tales to tell about Club Royal, I'd love to hear them. I don't know of anyone that was actually there. Besides Christine Sizemore Costner, of course.<br /><br />Also, if it's a connection with Hamburg, SC you're looking for, I recommend checking out a website maintained by my friend Peter Hughes. It's a clearinghouse of all things Hamburg-related and can be found <a href="http://www.arete-designs.com/shultz/" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>. I did a post on the <a href="http://cityofdust.blogspot.com/2004/12/white-riot.html" rel="nofollow">Hamburg Riot</a>, but Peter knows the full history of Hamburg better than probably anyone that's still around.<br /><br />Thanks again! JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-40232552148535242822014-07-31T08:18:03.198-05:002014-07-31T08:18:03.198-05:00I am born and raised in Horse Creek Vally. Not to ...I am born and raised in Horse Creek Vally. Not to far from New Ellenton, Aiken, Jackson, Beech Island. I am a writer as well as having a keen interest in history. Between the years of 1943 and 1963 I lived in Johnstown,Bath,Burnnetown, Langley,Boggy Gut(lake view) Gloverville, Warrenville and Aiken.<br />Just to remind you, at one time Langley Pond was noted as being one of the most polluted small bodies of water in America. I have heard they cleaned it up some.<br />Don't get me wrong. I love where I grew up and I will always laude it.<br />I have lived in Australia for the past 30 years but I still miss "The Valley."<br />My first reason for posting here is my interest in Hamburg, and Henry Shultz. I have many stories about myself and Hamburg in the late 1950's. The drive in theater. The fire works stand just as you came off the fifth street bridge where the Juke Joint was. Deputy Ben Kite he did his best.Peyton Eidsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-73704732285848632642014-04-02T10:41:46.445-05:002014-04-02T10:41:46.445-05:00Hi Iris,
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it...Hi Iris,<br /><br />Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it very much. Indeed, it was clearly sad for the people that had to leave their homes in the area of the Savannah River Site. If you ever get a chance to see it, I highly recommend viewing the documentary <a href="http://displaced.us/" rel="nofollow">DISPLACED: The Unexpected Fallout from the Cold War</a>. It's a great historical document of Ellenton, Dunbarton, and Meyers Mill, SC and is very poignant.<br /><br />Thanks again, JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-9298670691332311782014-04-01T08:16:25.911-05:002014-04-01T08:16:25.911-05:00That is an amazing historical narrative. It's ...That is an amazing historical narrative. It's really sad to see a vacated town, which in time turned into a ghost town just for the government’s interest. It must have been sad for those people to leave and never go back to their old homes. Great photos, by the way. Thanks for sharing.<br /><a href="http://woodwardrealestategroup.com/" rel="nofollow">Iris Barber</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258720325181991021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-1004403972303824042013-08-29T19:01:11.751-05:002013-08-29T19:01:11.751-05:00Thanks for your comment, Linda. Did your fourth-gr...Thanks for your comment, Linda. Did your fourth-great grandfather live in or near Dunbarton? I believe there is a yearly trip available to Dunbarton and Ellenton for people with family connections in the area. If you called the Savannah River Plant I'm sure someone could provide more information. <br /><br />However, if it's the cemetery you want to see, I'm almost certain it was moved. I think virtually all graves were taken elsewhere before the plant was built, but I'm not sure how to learn where specific plots were re-buried. Maybe someone reading this might know.<br /><br />Thanks again for stopping by! JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-18560713026363260592013-08-29T10:39:18.592-05:002013-08-29T10:39:18.592-05:00I am an avid genealogist. One thing I particularl...I am an avid genealogist. One thing I particularly like to do is walk the ground of my ancestors. I was quite happy to be able to visit the area of my fourth great grandfather, Richard Treadway. At his death he owned 1300 acres. The family had built a church and had a family cemetery. I thought surely I could find it! I was so disappointed to learn that this was located in a spot where I could never go...the Savannah River Project. The highway through there had recently reopened. I was excited to drive the highway. The only stopping point being the old town of Ellenton, a sad "rest area," to say the least. Thanks for the website.Linda Hardienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-56564854065603791732013-07-04T11:55:36.353-05:002013-07-04T11:55:36.353-05:00Mark, does that mean that your mother's lineag...Mark, does that mean that your mother's lineage goes back to the Dunbar family for which Dunbarton was named? That's quite interesting.<br /><br />You (and others reading this) might want to watch the documentary Displaced: The Unexpected Fallout from the Cold War. It was released in 2009 and deals with the evacuation of Ellenton, Dunbarton, and Meyers Mill. More information is <a href="http://www.displaced.us/purchase.html" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment! JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-84783379919335597342013-07-04T09:39:04.890-05:002013-07-04T09:39:04.890-05:00My mother is Ona Dunbar Worthy.My mother is Ona Dunbar Worthy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18117613654195620841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-62412186177671310432010-08-12T12:55:49.910-05:002010-08-12T12:55:49.910-05:00Thanks for your comment, Marisol! Even though that...Thanks for your comment, Marisol! Even though that post is 5 years old and I haven't been to New Ellenton in a little more than that, it feels like I was just there yesterday. I worked on the SRS for a couple years and spent a lot of time in New Ellenton. There was a place I used to go to get sandwiches called--I think--Nuthin' Fancy. Is it still there? Faye's Restaurant over in Jackson was something of an institution, too. It closed down just before I left, reportedly because Faye passed away.<br /><br />Anway, thanks again and continue to enjoy New Ellenton! It definitely beats suburbs and strip malls!<br /><br />JMjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-21544134035228859342010-08-11T22:45:55.427-05:002010-08-11T22:45:55.427-05:00You posted this 5 years ago, but I have just read ...You posted this 5 years ago, but I have just read it. Thank you so much for the post. I live in New Ellenton. I was born here, raised here, and went to school here. I love this little town that is really full of dear hearts and gentle people and I will keep coming back. It is still small, a bit lonely, and somewhat deserted looking but I think we all prefer that to suburbs and strip malls. <br />Thanks again for the great post!Marisolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05161975872390174077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-82029527589317086722010-07-26T08:31:22.103-05:002010-07-26T08:31:22.103-05:00Thanks for your comment. I'm not aware of any...Thanks for your comment. I'm not aware of any source for the names of the people that were moved from Ellenton and Dunbarton. I don't even know if the names were recorded, although I'd think they should've been. Over 6,000 folks had to relocate, so the list would be quite long. Please let me know if you find anything.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Johnjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-25000020485828500452010-07-25T21:53:48.036-05:002010-07-25T21:53:48.036-05:00My Grand parents and family lived in Ellington at ...My Grand parents and family lived in Ellington at the time and had to move to Barnwell. How do you get information on this move and names of people actually moved?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-11892965742583374462010-03-15T11:31:43.888-05:002010-03-15T11:31:43.888-05:00Jim,
One more thing occurs to me: In Hitchcock Wo...Jim,<br /><br />One more thing occurs to me: In Hitchcock Woods, the large municipal park in Aiken, there are the remains of an old mansion that I believe was burnt down many years ago. Is there any chance this mansion was the Stagecoach Inn? I have some photos of the stairs and footings, but that's all that remains. Info on the internet is nowhere to be found.<br /><br />Just a thought.<br /><br />Johnjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-43372720658499818742010-03-15T11:23:02.458-05:002010-03-15T11:23:02.458-05:00Hi Baja Jim,
Thanks for your message. With luck, ...Hi Baja Jim,<br /><br />Thanks for your message. With luck, someone will read this and be able to tell you more about the Stagecoach Inn. Unfortunately, I can't offer much help. For years now I've had the recollection of once seeing a book about the history of Ellenton and Dunbarton. This was before I really knew anything about either town and I didn't pay the book much attention. This book--if it really exists--would probably be the best source of photos. I know of one person I could ask about this ghost book and I might have an opportunity later this year to do so. I'll let you know if I learn anything. In the meantime, good luck!<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Johnjmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470407787311078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-70068861068908361982010-03-14T09:56:55.934-05:002010-03-14T09:56:55.934-05:00My ancestors (George Foreman 1701-1786) settled on...My ancestors (George Foreman 1701-1786) settled on 455 acres in the area of Ellenton in 1745 and shortly after that built the Stagecoach Inn next to the road from Augusta to Charles Towne (as it was called then) The inn remained in the family and operated as an inn until after 1900 It remained after the government took over that area for the Savannah River Atomic facility but was given to the Aiken Historical Society in around 1961. They moved it to a location west of Aiken where it was restored to become the headquarters of the group but was burned by vandals before it could open. I'm looking for stories and especially photos of it and would appreciate contacting anyone with information.<br />Jim ForemanBaja Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04290633613003135049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7921005.post-83542065790110204482009-11-06T18:00:50.391-06:002009-11-06T18:00:50.391-06:00No, thank you!! I appreciate the effort you put in...No, thank you!! I appreciate the effort you put into this post.<br /><br />Btw, I made a typo: My mother's father and mother LIVED in New Ellington. They are long since gone, although my mother still lives in Aiken. I live outside of DC, but hope to move back 'home'.<br /><br />Thank you once again.phlmthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358442615091574467noreply@blogger.com