The History of
Dorchester County, South Carolina
This beautiful hardbound book is a complication of early histories written by local citizens, oral histories collected by members of the DCHS and historical records donated to the Dorchester Heritage Center’s Archives in St. George.
Some of the county’s history recorded in this publication includes the uncovering of an early Chiefdom, the Confitachequi, discovered by Spanish Explorer, Hernando de Soto, and others that followed in the 1500’s. The book includes the development of early transportation, medical practices, political activities, and details about many towns throughout the county. Readers may learn about Colonial Dorchester and several historic plantations. Also, during the course of researching the area, the origin of the Rosenwald School was revealed. Steps were set into motion to preserve this historic site. While much is covered in this history, there is certainly much more that can and should be researched and explored.
The History Of Dorchester County – Cost $50 plus $10 S/H
Purchase Locally at: DHC 101 Ridge Street, St. George
Sends orders payable to DCHS, PO Box 15, Dorchester, SC 29437
