Pendleton, SC

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Pendleton, SC - Historic, Friendly

Pendleton, SC is a small town in Anderson County, SC. The town was founded in 1790 and is the largest historic area in the entire United States. The town boasts lovely historic homes and plantations, a town square around a village green, and one of the friendliest populations found anywhere! Just four miles from Clemson University, Pendleton offers a combination of History, Education, Friendships and Laughter!

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A Note from the Mayor of Pendleton SC 

Pendleton is a special place..............Almost a little slice of heaven!
I hope you'll come to visit our historic landmarks, our outstanding playground, or see a play at our community theatre. While you are here, have a delicious meal or buy that special gift.
Please feel welcomed!

Your friendly Mayor,
Carol

Pendleton Links! 

Ashtabula and Woodburn Plantations - Pendleton Historic Foundation
Ashtabula and Woodburn information
Pendleton District Commission
Welcome to the Historic Pendleton District of South Carolina. The Pendleton District Historical, Recreactional and Tourism Commission invites you to explore the many wonders of our district.
Pendleton Pride in Motion
“Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world; indeed it it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead
Forging Alliances, Strengthening Neighborhoods Pendleton, South Carolina Farmer’s Hall Society B
Liberty Hall Inn and Cafe - Pendleton, South Carolina (between Anderson and Greenville) - BBOnline.com / Introduction
Beautifully restored Piedmont Plantation House (c. 1840) with wraparound porches and comfortably furnished guestrooms. Located on 4 acres near the town square of Pendleton, South Carolina. Near Clemson University and I-85.
MerchantsGateSC
Merchants Gate is a new historic neighborhood in Pendleton South Carolina. Distinctly Southern, Distinctly Pendleton.
Split Creek Farm Grade A Goat Dairy
Award winning farmstead goat cheeses, goat milk fudge, goat milk soap, gift baskets and folk art. Split Creek dairy goats provide the milk for our products. Farm tours offered.
Timms Mill
Timms Mill - a wonderful place to visit!
The Clemson Little Theatre
The Clemson Little Theatre
P.O.Box 1625 Clemson, SC 29633 (864)646-8100
Located in the Pendleton Playhouse at 214 S. Mechanic Street Pendleton,SC
The Clemson Little Theatre started in 1931 as a small re
Rocky Retreat Bed & Breakfast - Pendleton, South Carolina (between Clemson and Anderson) - BBOnline.com / Introduction
Rocky Retreat Bed & Breakfast is a quiet country place located among the gentle foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Pendleton, South Carolina.
GREETING CARDS FOR FUN!
I enjoy making my own greeting cards and did it before the age of computers. Now I have lots of fun learning new ways to make them. One of my favorite things to do is to swap heads using clip art and a picture of the person I am making the card for. I have a program that let's you do a few of them b
South Carolina SC - Calendar of Events, Festivals - October 2008
SCIway's South Carolina Calendar of Events and Festivals for October 2008

Guardhouse 

The old Guardhouse sits on the village green, the center of downtown Pendleton. Built in 1860, this wonderful building is a must see.

Thank you, Jo, for this update:
Wanted to let everyone know that the Guard House is now open for visitors. If you've wondered about the building, now is the time to come and see. The Pendleton District Commission is using it as a visitors center while Hunter's Store is being renovated. It still has the charm many of you remember when it was the town library. I only hope I can be as welcoming and helpful as Helen George who served as the town librarian for many years.

Note: During my childhood in Pendleton, this building housed our library. 1950-60's.

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In the old Farmers Hall, a New Restaurant 

1826 on the Green

1826 on the Green is owned and run by Lorett Hayes, renowned chef. Closed on Monday. Lunch is Tues - Sat and Dinner is Thurs - Sat.
864-646-5500

1826 on the Green 

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Pendleton Community Celebrations! 

Pendleton Spring Jubilee

July - Freedom Fest - July 4 Celebration This year the celebration will be held June 28, 2008, at Veterans Park. 5:30 till 10 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a chair or a blanket. No coolers, alcohol or tobacco allowed.
Come join the fun in Pendleton!

Evening Under the Stars at Woodburn on Friday October 3

Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday October 11

December - Holidays in the Village - Christmas Tree Lighting, Merchants in period costume singing, arts and crafts, carolers.

Christmas Parade

Pendleton on U-tube 

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Pendleton Historic Sites 

This is not a total list. The historic areas in Pendleton are far too numerous to list here.

The photo to the right is Hunter's Store, built in 1850 and now the home of the Pendleton Historic District Commission.

Hunter's Store Warehouse is also standing and was built in 1880. It has a lovely captain's walk or widow's walk that provides a view of the Blue
Ridge Mountains.

The Farmer's Hall was built in 1828 and is pictured in the introduction to this lens. The site is a restaurant now. It is the oldest Farmer's Hall in existence today. More information is available in the links list.

Astabula and Woodburn Plantations -- see the links list for more information on these beautiful homes.

Gallows Hill built in 1840 - named so because it is believed that a hanging took place on this site.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1822. On a walking tour of the graveyard that surrounds the beautiful little church you would find graves for Thomas Green Clemson and Charles Pinckney.
Personal note: Our mother used to point to that graveyard and remind us "Colonel Bernard Bee is buried there. He is the man who named Stonewall Jackson "Stonewall".

Islander! Friday night!

What Main Street looked like way back when..... 

Shape Note Singing at historic St. Paul's Episcopal Church 

Did I see you in this one?

Wikipedia says: "Shape notes are a music notation designed to facilitate congregational singing. Shape notes of various kinds have been used for over two centuries in a variety of sacred music traditions practiced primarily in the Southern region of the United States."

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Remember the old jail? 

It was really only used for short term prisoners until they could be moved.

from the comments section. Thank you, Nancy!

Posted July 17, 2008
Nancy

This is in answer to Anthony's question about the old jail. It was behind the Hunter's Store Warehouse set in the bank of that hill. It was an awful place but the prisoners did get to eat hot dogs from Miles & Crenshaws Cafe.

Extra! Extra! Pendleton High Graduates Publish E-Book! 

Banish the Blahs and Be Happy!

Banish the Blahs and Be Happy!

Joan Tate Adams and Betty Tate DeLorme recently published Banish the Blahs and Be Happy! This is an e-book. Download and print from your own computer! I love e-books! For more information about Banish the Blahs and Be Happy!, visit my blog. Link to the blog is next on this page! Y'all Come!

Also read Beat the Blues
In fact, there is a complete list of all my Squidoo lenses at Lenses by Joan Tate Adams
I will appreciate your visits!

Nancy's blog 

Pendleton News

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Town of Pendleton
Progress and the past go hand-in-hand in the historic town of Pendleton, South Carolina. Founded in 1790 on land which just a few years earlier had been a part of the Cherokee Indian Nation, Pendleton now is one of the largest historic districts in the nation. A mixture of rugged Scots-
Pendleton Historic Foundation, Historical Houses
Pendleton South Carolina historic organizations and historic houses at Ashtabula and Woodburn
Barrett's Place
A community-built playground project in Pendleton, SC. This community actually raised the money and physically built this wonderful playground. Be sure to visit this website. A true story of a community coming together to create something wonderful!
Pendleton Area Business Association
Pendleton Area Business Association
Anderson School District Four
Anderson School District Four Information
Tri-County Technical College
Tri-County Technical College - information
The Pendleton Cafe and Coffee Shop
MENUSBREAKFAST LUNCH DESSERTS COFFEE DRINKS GOOD TO GO
TheMercantileStore.com
à la carte Our Instructors Stamping What's New
Stamping Classes Stamping Vendors Beading What's New
Beading
Garrison Arena Brochure
This link will take you to the Garrison Arena Brochure, a pdf file.
Ammons Portrait Studio & Gallery
Ammons is Upstate South Carolina's #1 Photography Studio & Gallery. We have the best prices in the Upstate. We are conveniently located in historic Pendleton, SC. Contact us at 864-646-6768.
Welcome to Rob Gentry Pottery
Visit Rob Gentry's beautiful pottery studio!

Personal note from lensmaster and huge disclaimer: 

Yes, Pendleton is my home town, and one of the loveliest small towns in the entire Southeast. Some of this information is from memory, some is from research on the net. My sister, Nancy, provided the wonderful pictures. I am counting on Nancy and her dear friends in Pendleton to correct me if I am wrong on any of my facts and figures here. Pendleton is an absolute delight!

Discover South Carolina
It's Time to Discover South Carolina!

Pendleton - Old Photos 

Great Historic Photos of Pendleton - provided by the community to Ohme

1958 Lions Club- Cummings Sloan, Sam Jones, Mel Tate (our dad), Unknown, and Dexter Gossett. Who is between Dad and Deck?

Good Story about Sam Jones - in photo above 

from comments section - Thank you, Sheila Wood!

The one story that I like to tell people about my Papa Jones (Sam Jones) is how he was great friends with Coach Howard. While in California, Papa picked up a rock in Death Valley and brought it back to Coach Howard as a souvenir.
Coach then had it mounted at the stadium, thus we have the "Howard's Rock"! I have newspaper articles about this and love to show them to my friends...............

Howard's Rock - Clemson Tigers Official Site 

Football :: Clemson Tigers - Official Athletic Site
The Official Athletic Site for the Clemson Tigers , member of the Official College Sports Network. The most comprehensive coverage of Clemson Tigers Athletics on the Internet.

Pendleton Squidoo Lens in the News! 

Your community spirit is making you famous!

Anderson Independent
Click on the tidbits and see your support and involvement in this lens have made the news!!! How exciting for all of us! You will have to scroll down past one article.
Squidoo City Guide
Pendleton continues to make the news! Visit this site now to see Pendleton highlighted once again!

Pendleton Lenses by Nancy Hellams 

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Stornoway, Scotland - Sister City 

Thank you, Amber Barnes for this great Sister City information!

Builidng on a successful school partnership between Pendleton High School and the Nicholson Institues in the Western Isles, the Town of Pendleton and Stornoway, Scotland expressed their willingness and desire, through their respective Councils, to twin and become sister cities. The partnership began with the signing of the official documents between the governments of the two communities.

April 5, 2001, the Mayor of Pendleton, Carol Burdette, and the Convener of the Western Isles of Scotland, Alex McDonald, formally declared the twinning by signing the official documents. The cremony was held on the Village Green in Pendleton.

March 21, 2002, Convener MacDonald and Mayor Burdette signed the official documents at a ceremony held in Stornoway, Scotland.

The leaders of both communities entered into the relationship with the hopes of sharing ideas and the exchange of citizens while fostering a greater friendship and understanding between the United States and the United Kingdom.

It is the ultimate goal of this partnership to deepen friendship and mutual understanding through educational, cultural, industrial and economic exchanges.

On April 9, 2007, The Pendleton Delegation dedicated a park in honor of our Sister City. The Sister City Park is located by Liberty Hall Inn on S. Mechanic Street.

Signing Declaration with Sister City

Do you live in Pendleton? Tell us what you love most about Pendleton! 

Did you enjoy the lens about Pendleton? I'd love to hear from you!

This is the place to tell us about Pendleton, or what you thought about the lens about Pendleton. I appreciate all of your comments. Come back to see us! I will continue to update the lens in the weeks and months ahead!

Note: You do not need to be a member of Squidoo to make a comment. Pendleton folk, tell me what you think of my home town braggin!

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    kiwisoutback kiwisoutback Nov 6, 2009 @ 10:51 am
    South Carolina is one of my favorite states to visit. I've been there three times in the past 7 years. Excellent job! Squid Angel blessed.
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    Heather426 Heather426 Oct 29, 2009 @ 5:19 pm
    Pendleton looks like a darling little place! Lovely lens and I am so happy to be able to ~Bless one of your lenses at last~ You made me want to visit!
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    Joan4 Joan4 Sep 9, 2009 @ 2:55 pm | in reply to Treasures-By-Brenda
    Brenda, that would be fun! Just say when and I will go up there at the same time! Nancy would love that!
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    Treasures-By-Brenda Treasures-By-Brenda Sep 9, 2009 @ 2:31 pm
    Nicely done, Joan.
    Who knows, maybe someday I'll get to S.C. and Pendelton.
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    Susan Susan Jul 26, 2009 @ 10:16 am
    Wonderful small town! What do you know about Rocky Ridge B&B?
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    mukunda22 mukunda22 Jul 6, 2009 @ 6:08 am
    I intend to study all of the Pendleton Lenses very carefully!!

    Beautiful town! *****5 and Faved
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    spirituality spirituality May 15, 2009 @ 10:03 am
    Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
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    Janusz Janusz May 13, 2009 @ 5:48 am
    When I visit America, Pendleton is my first stop!.. I love the atmosphere & positive Aura your beautiful town projects... Blessed :)
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    OhMe OhMe Apr 21, 2009 @ 6:38 pm
    Ok, it is time to start promoting Freedom Fest on June 27. Joan, this is still the best Pendleton Lens. You did a great job with this one.
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    sittonbull sittonbull Feb 23, 2009 @ 11:16 pm
    Wow, I missed the part in the Anderson Independent about Pendleton being right up there with London, etc. the first time around:"Pendleton ranks high on 'Net: According to the July 16 rankings on Squidoo, an informational Web site that provides info from users to the Internet, Pendleton ranks right up there with London, Oktoberfest and the Himalayas." and "Pendleton ranked 15th in the travel section of squidoo, based on popularity and number of times viewed. Overall, Pendleton ranked 507 in popularity of topics over the whole site." Becky and Mel would be "blown away" by what you and Nancy have done to promote Pendleton... and I'm confident they are now!
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    OhMe OhMe Feb 23, 2009 @ 10:22 am
    Town Easter Parade and Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 11. I will send you a flyer as soon as I get one.
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    luvmyludwig luvmyludwig Jan 20, 2009 @ 7:02 am
    welcome to the Squidoo Skidoo group, glad you joined!
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    luvmyludwig luvmyludwig Jan 20, 2009 @ 7:02 am
    welcome to the Squidoo Skidoo group, glad you joined!
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    Tipi Tipi Jan 18, 2009 @ 2:28 pm
    Wow, you have a lot more guests in this guest book than I have all put together! Lol!
    Fantastic lens! Thanks for stopping by! squidkin!
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    sittonbull sittonbull Jan 17, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
    Joan... a great lens by a great Pendleton Gal! You can move to other places, but you can't take the Pendleton out of the gal. 5*, faved
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    OhMe OhMe Dec 29, 2008 @ 9:09 am
    This lens is featured on South Carolina Symbols and More.
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    kathyrclark kathyrclark Dec 10, 2008 @ 4:33 am
    Joan, this is a lovely page. Makes me want to see Pendleton. I have never been to SC. but maybe I should.
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    Travelling_Holiday_Girl Travelling_Holiday_Girl Oct 13, 2008 @ 6:45 am
    Great lens there! It's 5 stars from me. :)

    Essaouira Riad Thanks Kate :-)
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    eccles1 eccles1 Sep 27, 2008 @ 10:06 am
    What a wonderful lens!
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    OhMe OhMe Sep 27, 2008 @ 7:19 am
    Love the addition of the Sister City information.
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    JustAls JustAls Sep 22, 2008 @ 8:39 pm
    This lens makes me want to visit Pendleton all the way from NY! Great work,
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    Kathy Clark Kathy Clark Aug 31, 2008 @ 11:02 am
    I grew up in Pendleton.I left three years ago so my husband could be closer to his job. I still own my family home. It is my memories of a wonderful family and hometown. Anybody want to buy a home in Williamston so I can move back? Joan and Nancy..Thanks from the whole Clark family!! PS. I have asked my older brother to look at the 49-50 basketball team picture to see if he can ID any of those guys.
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    TeaLady TeaLady Aug 27, 2008 @ 10:58 pm
    Fantastic lens making!! Keep going!!!!
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    JoanneOtt JoanneOtt Aug 23, 2008 @ 5:03 pm
    Really great lens. You have put a lot of love into this. thanks for all the great information. Joanne
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    bbug bbug Aug 23, 2008 @ 9:06 am
    You really made me want to visit Pendleton. Lots of information and it sounds exciting.
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    Susan52 Susan52 Aug 22, 2008 @ 8:14 am
    This lens is First Class all the way!
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    laurieSherrod laurieSherrod Aug 20, 2008 @ 6:34 pm
    Wow! This is so wonderful. I love living in Pendleton and brag on it all of the time. Where else can you have history, small town atmosphere, light traffic, and all of the culture and advantages of a nice university right next door?
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    CCB CCB Aug 19, 2008 @ 6:18 pm
    What an absolutely wonderful town! The Islander Pub and Grill looks like a place Guy Fieri would have fun visiting on his show "Diners, Drive Ins and Dives."
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    JohannTheDog JohannTheDog Aug 14, 2008 @ 4:39 pm
    What a fantastic tribute to your town! My Mum grew up in a small town and dreams of living near one again. A nice little farm, near a small town, with some land for us pups! Woofs, johann
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    Pam_Specht Pam_Specht Aug 5, 2008 @ 7:00 am
    Thank you Joan!! :o) Our goal is to get the word out and be a part of keeping this town beautiful...inside and out!! Pam
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    Pam_Specht Pam_Specht Aug 5, 2008 @ 7:00 am
    Thank you Joan!! :o) Our goal is to get the word out and be a part of keeping this town beautiful...inside and out!! Pam
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    TheInfamous7 TheInfamous7 Aug 4, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
    What a beautiful Lens Joan!! After finishing i feel im missing out being stuck here in the UK ;-)

    Keep up the Good Work!
    CraigsList@Squidoo is proud to have you as a member!! :-)
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    otessa otessa Jul 29, 2008 @ 5:47 pm
    Wow...this makes me miss home so much! I grew up in Pendleton, graduated PHS in 1981, attended Clemson from 1981-1985 and then worked there until 1997 when I got married and moved to Atlanta. It's just not the same in the big city, that's for sure. Nobody knows me, nobody cares. I long for the days when I worked at Revco and knew everyone who walked in the door by name. I want to come home! :(
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    ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Jul 28, 2008 @ 2:29 pm
    Have you ever been out to Francis Beidler Forest? I think you would like it. I've considered doing some lenses on some of the popular Charleston Tourist sites but I haven't had time.
    I like this lens. You did a great job with it
    Lizzy (Your Summerville Neighbor)
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    Connie Rasbury Connie Rasbury Jul 25, 2008 @ 9:31 am
    I loved learning all about Pendleton. It is such a wonderful place. I am hoping we will have our next family reunion in Pendleton. Thanks for giving us such a wonderful tour.
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    PotPieGirl PotPieGirl Jul 24, 2008 @ 8:37 pm
    What a FANTASTIC lens! You've done Pendleton proud with THIS work of art!

    Congrats to you - AND 5 stars - for a job well done!!!

    Y'all Come Back Now, Ya Hear?
    (said in my BEST Southern Accent)

    Jennifer
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    Pam Pam Jul 24, 2008 @ 5:04 pm
    This is my first time visiting this page (thank you Nancy!) and I loved reading it all. I have lived in Pendleton since 1991 (came from Massachusetts) and have loved living here! Towns like this don't exist much anymore. The people are so nice...the history is awesome...and the atmosphere that Pendleton gives off is so charming and comfortable. One of the main reasons I have stayed in this town is because of my kids. I love the hometown atmosphere and how it is very family orientated here... what better place to raise a child! I have considered moving to Charleston because I love the beach...if I decide not to it will only be because of Pendleton!!
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    Mary Mary Jul 23, 2008 @ 11:46 am
    Pendleton is such a great place to live and work. The residents are so involved in making and keeping the town quaint and energized at the same time. I love bringing my family to the town of Pendleton!!
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    JAM JAM Jul 23, 2008 @ 9:43 am
    I have lived in Pendleton now for 14 years and love the charm and beauty around our town. I have come to love eating lunches or dinners at the Liberty Hall Inn and Cafe. The best food I have ever tasted. And I used to live in the Washington DC area! Keep up the great work!
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    bjc bjc Jul 22, 2008 @ 5:00 pm
    It is fun to read everybody's comments. I was raised by a Gamecock Family, and was told that nothing about the Clemson area was good....but that all changed when I moved here in 1968 from a traumatic situtation, and I felt that the Pendleton Presbyterian Church loved me back into becoming a human being. For the years I "taught" in District 4, I am grateful. My 4th and 5th graders taught me a lot more than I taught them. It makes my day when a former student recognizes me and says, "Hello!" I love living here.
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    OhMe OhMe Jul 22, 2008 @ 4:23 pm
    Tate Griffin -

    TATE GRIFFIN - On october 11 they do the fall festival up town on the square.last year I had ball.Its really fun!Please come.
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    Missy Missy Jul 22, 2008 @ 1:16 pm
    How many small town's do you live in that this would happen? Last night I was at our local Cheer's (Islander) and Nancy Hellams was there before going to a meeting and Doc called, he needed a onion to complete his wonderful green beans. Nancy ask me when I was leaving, I told her I would be glad to take a onion to him. So the Islander was right in there to lead a hand and gave me a onion to take to Doc! Well he still makes house calls so I just returned the favor!
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    Missy Missy Jul 21, 2008 @ 11:48 am
    Saturday went to the farmers market to get some fresh veggie's with my girls (2 pet bunnies). Then after taken them home went to eat at 1826 for lunch with friends!
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    OhMe OhMe Jul 21, 2008 @ 6:05 am
    Last Thursday my grandson and I went on the square for the Farmers Market and it was so wonderful to see such a fantastic crowd of people. He purchased some fudge from Split Creek Farms and tasted a blackberry which he didn't like. It looked like Danny Tyson was selling lots of his delicious Organic Vegetables. We then went to the new Bakery and had a wonderful Strawberry/white chocolate muffin and then to Mountain Made to get one of my favorite candles. A fun afternoon!
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    spirituality spirituality Jul 21, 2008 @ 4:03 am
    Wow Joan, this is a great lens :)
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    Shiela Wood Shiela Wood Jul 20, 2008 @ 10:22 pm
    Nancy, I just saw your question. Yes, my Dad went to Pendleton High School. He is Henry "Spratt" Jones. He really enjoyed seeing this lens, said he even spent the night once in the old jail! LOL
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    webnh webnh Jul 20, 2008 @ 3:24 pm
    Wow! Thanks for putting in all the time it took for this well done lens. 5* and a blessing from a Squid Angel :)
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    scott scott Jul 19, 2008 @ 7:05 pm
    Pendleton is the best. I moved here four years ago and its a slice of Heaven in SC. If you visit..... stop in and say hi to any of the Merchants and they will be happy to take time to share their insights into this great community.

    We love visitors and who knows... you may wish to join our great community and become a resident.
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    ElizabethJeanAllen ElizabethJeanAllen Jul 19, 2008 @ 6:09 am
    Sounds like an interesting town. I've driven through it but never stopped. Next time through I'm stopping.
    5*
    Lizzy
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    Betty Tate DeLorme Betty Tate DeLorme Jul 18, 2008 @ 2:42 pm
    Love it, Joan! Tomorrow, I will be in PENDLETON for our 50th High School Reunion!! So looking forward to seeing everyone and being "home" again!
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    lifelongfitness lifelongfitness Jul 18, 2008 @ 12:56 pm
    Seems like quite the interesting small towns. Love the pictures. Keep the lens updated with new pictures :) 5*
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    Lisa Lisa Jul 18, 2008 @ 12:27 pm
    Moved toPendleton about 1 year ago, fell in love with it on my first visit and new this was my new home. The community opened their hearts to us and we are truly blessed with our new friends and caring community. We have a new home that we will never leave!
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    Joan4 Joan4 Jul 18, 2008 @ 9:38 am
    Sandra!! How fun to see you on here! Thank you for your comments! Oh, yes, I knew who your daddy was in the pic! I can never forget your sweet daddy! Your folks were always so nice to me -- and your Granma Lindemann too! (I hope I remembered her name correctly -- I can see her in my mind's eye - what happy memories at your house!) Click on my profile and the contact me button and send me an e-mail. I would love to stay in touch with you!
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    Sandra Sandra Jul 18, 2008 @ 9:27 am
    Joan, I always knew that you were one of the smartest girls in our class of 1962. Well, I don't live in Pendleton now, but I was born and raised there. I married my husband, Ray, and left there 44 years ago, but I will always carry those sweet, sweet, memories of growing up there in my heart. I come back to visit my mother and family often, and by the way, the man in the picture on the far right is my Sweet, Precious Daddy, Dexter Gossett - Oh how I miss him...
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    OhMe OhMe Jul 18, 2008 @ 3:04 am
    S.O.U.P. (Supper On Us Pendleton) is a new organization that will be delivering meals to Pendleton Shut Ins three days a week. If you are interested in helping or making a donation, please contact Missy Nail 864-934-7668 mnail@clemson.edu
    Your Tax Deductible donation can be mailed to:
    S.O.U.P.
    PO Box 776
    Pendleton, SC 29670
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    John Nunziato John Nunziato Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:34 pm
    Pendleton is the greatest! The people are wonderful, the town is beautiful and I agree coming from New York City, it is definitely a slice of heaven. Thank you for your hospitality and definitely want to visit again rela soon!
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    chefkeem chefkeem Jul 17, 2008 @ 5:38 pm
    I'm moving tomorrow! What a charming place. 5*s
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    Terri Terri Jul 17, 2008 @ 3:53 pm
    I have been part of the Pendleton community for over 13 years now and love it...I understand why my parents had to "retire" here and open up The Mercantile. Can you believe that was 20 years ago!! We have been blessed with so many wonderful people supporting our business. So many caring people who are more than just customers. If you haven't been in before, we would love to meet you...our windows are heavily tinted so we may look closed, just push the door. If it is not raining Happy The Crab will be out when we are open.
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    Susanna Susanna Jul 17, 2008 @ 3:16 pm
    There is nothing NOT to love about Pendleton. I'm a damn yankee who came 46 years ago as the bride of a native son, and I'll never leave unless my girls put me away somewhere. Even then,I'll be back to be buried or sprinkled at the Presbyterian Church.
    History,cultural activities,fine schools,caring people,and FUN abound in this wonderful small town.I'm proud to call myself a citizen of South Carolina,and especially,of Pendleton.
    Thanks for promoting your hometown on the web Joan. You've done a great job.
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    Davie Davie Jul 17, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
    We came here ten years ago and have not looked back since. What a great place to live. Warm, friendly,caring people who stay involved in their community and look to always improve there special small town. History is alive and well in this small town!
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    Becky Becky Jul 17, 2008 @ 11:34 am
    Joan, I am so happy to see something go so well with our dear ole' Pendleton. I was born here and left when I was 19 to go find my true love. I found him 39 yrs ago and now I just retired and moved back. My Father,Dexter Gossett, was Mayor here for 18 yrs and I am so happy to be back and see all my former friends and get to hear all the good things my Father did in his terms as Mayor. All of Pendleton opened their arms to welcome me back.
    A wonderful place to live.
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    Lou Lou Jul 17, 2008 @ 11:12 am
    Wow, how great it is to live in Pendleton again! I'm one of those that moved away for about 25 years and I have been back for five. Being a member of such a friendly, charming, caring, growing community is the best! We welcome all to come visit our town and enjoy the delights of the Village Green. Thanks for the lens!
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    Ruthie Ruthie Jul 17, 2008 @ 11:11 am
    I always say that Pendleton is the best place in the whole world!!! We are so fortunate to maintain a caring community where we all help each other out. I wouldn't WANT to be anywhere else!!
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    Nancy Nancy Jul 17, 2008 @ 11:00 am
    This is in answer to Anthony's question about the old jail. It was behind the Hunter's Store Warehouse set in the bank of that hill. It was an awful place but the prisoners did get to eat hot dogs from Miles & Crenshaws Cafe.
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    Missy Missy Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:43 am
    Pendleton is a place that everyone is so involved with the community and it shows in everything that we do! Pendleton is Paradise!
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    Tate griffin Tate griffin Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:18 am
    I am eight years old and I love to go to the Mercantile and buy little puppets.I got a Porcupine,Wolf,Polar bear and squirrel!They also have cards you can make with stamps.
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    BigJim BigJim Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:08 am
    Nice lens, Joan! Thanks for bringing Pendleton to the Squidoo City Guide.
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    Jo-Ann Jo-Ann Jul 17, 2008 @ 9:01 am
    Pendleton is a fantastic place to live. We have great schools, a variety of restaurants and shops, lots of history and wonderful people in our little town.
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    Jo Jo Jul 17, 2008 @ 8:53 am
    Just wanted to let everyone know that the Village Baker is opening today, July 17. It's a "soft" opening, so go by and get a taste of what's to come. Pete and Barb Rizzo plan to be open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. It will be a great addition to the town known for good food and friendly people.
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    Matt Matt Jul 17, 2008 @ 6:41 am
    Pendlteon is a wonderful place to visit. I have been several times. Most recently, I visited my cousin and we walked around Main Street. Had such a great time. There is a real sense of community among the folks that live there and they are some of the friendliest folks I have ever met.
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I graduated from Pendleton High School in the 1960's! Although I have not lived there since the 60's, I still love to visit. Pendleton is a beautiful... (more)

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