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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!

Note to first time guests: The comment box is at the bottom of the page. Enjoy the site! Have fun! and enjoy your visit to Pendleton!

Your visits bring me joy! Pendleton is a delightful, loving community. Thank you all for visiting.

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
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!
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.

The Old Guardhouse

Pendleton, SC

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.

Queen Nancy

Of course, I am a bit prejudiced since Nancy is my sister, but I totally enjoyed Pendleton honoring Nancy for all her work on Squidoo promoting Pendleton. Nancy has over 30 pages about Pendleton beauty, businesses and activities.
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Pendleton Community Celebrations!

Freedom FestPendleton Spring Jubilee

Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday

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

Christmas Parade

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 at the top of this page. 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".

Meet Me at the Islander Friday night! Everybody will be there! 

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.
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Nancy's blog

Pendleton News

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More Pendleton Links - Pendleton is popular on-line!

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
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 page creator 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!

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 Page in the News!

Your community spirit is making you famous!

Anderson Independent
Click on the tidbits and see your support and involvement in this page 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!

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 

Donation to Pendleton's Friends of the Park

Friends of the Park was organized after an amazing community effort was made to build Barrett's Place Playground. In 2005, over $180,000 was raised and over 1600 volunteers participated in the five day build of Barrett's Place.
Friends of the Park is committed to continued improvements and additions to the Veterans Park Recreation Area.

Quote from Friends of the Park Squidoo page by Ohme.

PS -- I have visited this beautiful park and playground area - and I can assure you that every donation is put to good use! What a lovely spot!

We are a group of concerned citizens interested in making Pendleton SC's Veterans Park the best it can be. We currently have a playground, walking trail, three picnic shelters, a concessions pavilion with restrooms, and three old ballfields.

Do you live in Pendleton? Tell us what you love most 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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    Jim Washington Aug 7, 2011 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    I am not sure how his web site works...I attempted to send this same comment by way of the reply button, so I apologize if it appears as a duplicate.

    Becky, I saw your comment on the Squidoo website and it caught my eye that you are the daughter of Mayor Gossett. My brother and a good friend of ours and I were recently having a discussion about a headline that appeared in the Messenger Newspaper in the late fifties or early sixties. We all recall it differently but in essence it had something to do with a mayor (we are not sure whether the mayor referenced was from Pendleton or another small town nearby) being bitten by a small animal. Some of us remember it as the Mayor's name was either Merck, Alexander or Gossett and the small animal was either a skunk or an Opossum (possum)

    My question to you is. Was your father mayor during that time fame and was he ever bitten by such an animal and if so, do you remember article appearing in the newspaper during that time about this event? Such as ("Mayor Gossett Bitten by Possum")

    We all grew up in Clemson and have fond memories of Pendleton and are aware of the very close ties with Clemson and Pendleton, both physically and historically,

    Thank you for any help you can give to help clear up this question.

    Jim Washington
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    OhMe Jun 10, 2011 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    Well, it's been one year since I commented on this page so guess it is ok to leave another one. I am so excited that this month's pay from Squidoo to Friends of the Park was the highest ever with $109.97 for our Veterans Park. Thank you, Joan for all you do for your hometown and our beautiful park.
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    Johncatanzaro Apr 28, 2011 @ 4:38 pm | delete
    Yay for SC, I was born not far from Fort Sumpter on a since closed Air Force Base in 1978. I want to come back and visit again soon, haven't been back since 2004
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    mbgphoto Mar 17, 2011 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    Love the lenses on Pendleton...someday I'll visit there. Blessed by the lucky leprechaun and added to my United States Travel Angel lens.
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    OhMe Jun 29, 2010 @ 7:48 am | delete
    Looking forward to Freedom Fest 2010 this Saturday at Veterans Park beginning at 6:30 pm.
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    LoKackl Jun 6, 2010 @ 10:14 am | delete
    "Pendleton" could be a how-to lens for celebrating a small town! I have taken the liberty of placing this lens in the plexo -- to start things off and encourage anyone to add their small town lens -- of my new (PurpleStar) lens in humor, you-know-you-live-in-a-small-town-when
    Also rolling. Thanks Joan
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    _Joan_ Feb 9, 2010 @ 5:37 pm | delete
    Beautiful job of presenting the city! And I love the shape note singing (I listened to your clip here and also looked up some others on YouTube). The songs have a beautiful feeling to them that reminds you a little of medieval/renaissance music.
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    kiwisoutback Nov 6, 2009 @ 10:51 am | delete
    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 Oct 29, 2009 @ 5:19 pm | delete
    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 Sep 9, 2009 @ 2:55 pm | in reply to Treasures-By-Brenda | delete
    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 Sep 9, 2009 @ 2:31 pm | delete
    Nicely done, Joan.
    Who knows, maybe someday I'll get to S.C. and Pendelton.
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    Susan Jul 26, 2009 @ 10:16 am | delete
    Wonderful small town! What do you know about Rocky Ridge B&B?
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    mukunda22 Jul 6, 2009 @ 6:08 am | delete
    I intend to study all of the Pendleton Lenses very carefully!!

    Beautiful town! *****5 and Faved
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    spirituality May 15, 2009 @ 10:03 am | delete
    Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
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    Janusz May 13, 2009 @ 5:48 am | delete
    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 Apr 21, 2009 @ 6:38 pm | delete
    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 Feb 23, 2009 @ 11:16 pm | delete
    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 Feb 23, 2009 @ 10:22 am | delete
    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 Jan 20, 2009 @ 7:02 am | delete
    welcome to the Squidoo Skidoo group, glad you joined!
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    luvmyludwig Jan 20, 2009 @ 7:02 am | delete
    welcome to the Squidoo Skidoo group, glad you joined!
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    Tipi Jan 18, 2009 @ 2:28 pm | delete
    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 Jan 17, 2009 @ 2:35 pm | delete
    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 Dec 29, 2008 @ 9:09 am | delete
    This lens is featured on South Carolina Symbols and More.
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    kathyrclark Dec 10, 2008 @ 4:33 am | delete
    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 Oct 13, 2008 @ 6:45 am | delete
    Great lens there! It's 5 stars from me. :)

    Essaouira Riad Thanks Kate :-)
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    eccles1 Sep 27, 2008 @ 10:06 am | delete
    What a wonderful lens!
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    OhMe Sep 27, 2008 @ 7:19 am | delete
    Love the addition of the Sister City information.
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    JustAls Sep 22, 2008 @ 8:39 pm | delete
    This lens makes me want to visit Pendleton all the way from NY! Great work,
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    Kathy Clark Aug 31, 2008 @ 11:02 am | delete
    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 Aug 27, 2008 @ 10:58 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens making!! Keep going!!!!
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    JoanneOtt Aug 23, 2008 @ 5:03 pm | delete
    Really great lens. You have put a lot of love into this. thanks for all the great information. Joanne
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    bbug Aug 23, 2008 @ 9:06 am | delete
    You really made me want to visit Pendleton. Lots of information and it sounds exciting.
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    Susan52 Aug 22, 2008 @ 8:14 am | delete
    This lens is First Class all the way!
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    laurieSherrod Aug 20, 2008 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    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 Aug 19, 2008 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    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 Aug 14, 2008 @ 4:39 pm | delete
    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 Aug 5, 2008 @ 7:00 am | delete
    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 Aug 4, 2008 @ 6:00 pm | delete
    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 Jul 29, 2008 @ 5:47 pm | delete
    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 Jul 28, 2008 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    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 Jul 25, 2008 @ 9:31 am | delete
    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 Jul 24, 2008 @ 8:37 pm | delete
    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 Jul 24, 2008 @ 5:04 pm | delete
    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 Jul 23, 2008 @ 11:46 am | delete
    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 Jul 23, 2008 @ 9:43 am | delete
    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 Jul 22, 2008 @ 5:00 pm | delete
    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 Jul 22, 2008 @ 4:23 pm | delete
    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 Jul 22, 2008 @ 1:16 pm | delete
    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 Jul 21, 2008 @ 11:48 am | delete
    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 Jul 21, 2008 @ 6:05 am | delete
    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 Jul 21, 2008 @ 4:03 am | delete
    Wow Joan, this is a great lens :)
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    Shiela Wood Jul 20, 2008 @ 10:22 pm | delete
    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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    Lonnie Brooks Jun 28, 2011 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    Nancy, this is Lonnie Brooks and I went to school with your father, "Spratt" Jones. I graduated in 1949. Never thought that I would ever hear of Spratt again! My brother Lloyd spent a night in the old jail, also. Lonnie123@knology.net.
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    webnh Jul 20, 2008 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    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 Jul 19, 2008 @ 7:05 pm | delete
    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 Jul 19, 2008 @ 6:09 am | delete
    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 Jul 18, 2008 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    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 Jul 18, 2008 @ 12:56 pm | delete
    Seems like quite the interesting small towns. Love the pictures. Keep the lens updated with new pictures :) 5*
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    Lisa Jul 18, 2008 @ 12:27 pm | delete
    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 Jul 18, 2008 @ 9:38 am | delete
    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 Jul 18, 2008 @ 9:27 am | delete
    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 Jul 18, 2008 @ 3:04 am | delete
    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 Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:34 pm | delete
    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 Jul 17, 2008 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    I'm moving tomorrow! What a charming place. 5*s
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    Terri Jul 17, 2008 @ 3:53 pm | delete
    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 Jul 17, 2008 @ 3:16 pm | delete
    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 Jul 17, 2008 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    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 Jul 17, 2008 @ 11:34 am | delete
    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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    Lonnie Brooks Jun 28, 2011 @ 1:11 pm | delete
    Hi Becky! You don't know me and I don't know you, but I certainly knew your father, Dexter Gossett. I worked for him at the Gulf Station when I was 12 years old in 1942.. Horace Crenshaw had his electronics business there, also. Everyone liked Dexter and Horace. I was sitting at the Gulf Station years later when Mr. Ouzts happened to stop by and encouraged me to come back and finish High School. That was a miracle in my life. Send me an e-mail and I'll forward the document describing that kind act. My e-mail is: lonnie123@knology.net. I am in the process of writing a story of my life and that is in the book. Thanks. Lonnie I was raised on the Mill Hill in Pendleton.
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    Lou Jul 17, 2008 @ 11:12 am | delete
    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 Jul 17, 2008 @ 11:11 am | delete
    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 Jul 17, 2008 @ 11:00 am | delete
    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 Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:43 am | delete
    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 Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:18 am | delete
    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 Jul 17, 2008 @ 10:08 am | delete
    Nice lens, Joan! Thanks for bringing Pendleton to the Squidoo City Guide.
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    Jo-Ann Jul 17, 2008 @ 9:01 am | delete
    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 Jul 17, 2008 @ 8:53 am | delete
    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 Jul 17, 2008 @ 6:41 am | delete
    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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    Nancy Jul 17, 2008 @ 4:54 am | delete
    Sheila,
    Did your dad go to Pendleton High School? I loved the story of your granddad. My husband remembers him. Thanks for sharing that info.
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    Joan4 Jul 16, 2008 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    Thank you, Sheila! That's great news! I am adding Sam Jones to the photo caption right now! And I love your story about the "rock"!! Thank you for including that, too!
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    Shiela J Wood Jul 16, 2008 @ 10:03 pm | delete
    Well, it has been confirmed by my Dad and my Aunt that the second man from the left on the Lions Club picture is my Grandfather. I remember my Papa well, but this picture was taken five years before I was born. 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................Thanks again for all the memories!
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    Nan Jul 16, 2008 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    I was showing someone our wonderful playground a couple of weeks ago and she said that she thought it was great how the people in this area embrace children. I have been thinking a lot about that. Isn't that a great thing to be known for: a town that embraces its children. I love it! There is a group of granddads that can be seen working at the park either putting together picnic tables, painting, or whatever needs to be done. You can see grandmothers sweeping and picking up litter. People with no children are out there working to keep it up. We have a group called "Friends of the Park" and we had over 200 volunteers for our recent fundraiser, Freedom Fest. The volunteers were all ages. Yes, I am so glad that I live in a town that embraces its children!
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    Tim Jul 16, 2008 @ 11:15 am | delete
    Pendleton is my hometown, and I get back there whenever I have a chance. There's so much going on there now that it is amazing, and you've done a great job of capturing it!
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    nh Jul 16, 2008 @ 7:40 am | delete
    The Pendleton Community Center, Inc. is initiating a Tennis Camp for all youth aged 6 years old to 14 years old (15 years old to 18 years old may participate/volunteer as assistants).

    The camp will be on Tuesdays (July 22nd, July 29th, Aug. 5th, Aug. 12th) and Thursdays (July 24th, July 31st, Aug. 7th, Aug. 14th) from 10:30am to 12pm.

    Registration/Orientation will be Tuesday, July 22nd at 10:30am at the PCC. There will be an information sheet available (with details) and a registration/parental consent form that will need to be completely filled and signed by the parent/guardian of each child participating/volunteering.

    There is no fee/charge for this program. The program will be at the PCC located at 305 West Queen Street in Pendleton.

    For more information, please contact Mark Farris at 864.356.8986.
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    Joan4 Jul 16, 2008 @ 7:37 am | delete
    Again, thank you all! These comments are so much fun to read!!! I am having fun recognizing you -- even when you just leave first names!! As you can tell, I am seriously Squidoo-addicted at the moment, but promise to get back to my e-mails soon!
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    Shelby Jul 16, 2008 @ 7:21 am | delete
    We have lived in Pendleton for 5o years and it is a wonderful place. We also travel a lot, but so thankful when we get home to have a place with no traffic problems, friendly people, lots of history and fun places to visit. Had lunch yesterday with friends at the new 1826 ON THE GREEN - just awesome. Joan this is great - where have you been?
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    Anne Jul 16, 2008 @ 4:12 am | delete
    I recently met several friends for a very enjoyable lunch at 1826 on the Green. What a fun time!!! Relaxed atmosphere, delicious food, good service ----all in the beautiful old Farmers Hall.
    Highly recommend!!!
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    flowergardener Jul 16, 2008 @ 1:16 am | delete
    What a beautiful small town to come from Joan! You've done a great job here, makes me want to visit!
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    Anthony Jul 15, 2008 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    I see the pic of the old jail house where is or was it located?
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    Lonnie Brooks Jun 15, 2011 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    Behind the old Hunters warehouse. If you are at the traffic light, headed toward Clemson, it would be on the first road to the right. It is not there anymore and there is no evidence that it was there. Too bad!
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    Lonnie Brooks Nov 4, 2011 @ 2:53 pm | delete
    Anthony, I have recently submitted an updated photo of the old jail that I found in my archives. It shows the Hunter's Warehouse in the background. A much better photo.
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    Kathie Jul 15, 2008 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    I went to Pendleton ages ago...and this lens sure does make me want to go back!! what a lovely town!
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    Tom Jul 15, 2008 @ 10:10 am | delete
    This summer, on the village green, there's bluegrass music every Friday evening starting at 7PM. If you pick, or just like to listen, come on down!
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    Grace Jul 15, 2008 @ 9:56 am | delete
    This is a lovely site that really captures the charm of Pendleton. It's a wonderful place to visit and an even better place to live.
    Thanks for bringing more awareness of our town to the web!
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    KAREN Jul 15, 2008 @ 9:55 am | delete
    LOOKING FOR A GREAT PLACE TO HAVE A WEDDING? PENDLETON OFFERS GREAT VENUES. THE LOVELY VILLAGE GREEN, HISTORICAL HOMES WOODBURN AND ASTABULA, LIBERY HALL INN. ALL ARE STORYBOOK SITES. WEDDING VENDORS INCLUDING PHOTOGRAPHERS, FLORISTS, CONSULTANTS AND CATERES ALL WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE. HOW CONVENIENT!!!!
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    Sue Jul 15, 2008 @ 9:32 am | delete
    Pendleton Cafe and Coffee Company has the most wonderful food - the Tomato Mozzarella Melt is out of this world. Also very,very friendly to children.

    Pendleton is a wonderful place to live- I've been all over and the people are amazing here.
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    Martha Jul 15, 2008 @ 9:31 am | delete
    I have visited Pendleton many times and think it is a wonderful place. Everyone is so friendly.
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    mulberry Jul 14, 2008 @ 8:11 pm | delete
    I enjoyed my visit, small towns are great places to live.
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    Nan Jul 14, 2008 @ 4:31 pm | delete
    If someone is interested in a day trip to Pendleton, I highly recommend Jean of Timeless Tours and Travel. 864-646-8864
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    Shiela Jones Jul 14, 2008 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    Love the site! In the picture of the 5 gentlemen, the second one looks like my Grandfather, Sam Jones. I can't tell for sure, but it really favors him.......thanks for the memories!
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The Pendleton District in northwestern South Carolina has a complex history. It was originally part of the Cherokee Indian lands which were divided in 1789 to create Pendleton and Greenville Counties. The name was subsequently changed to Pendleton District and it finally ceased to exist as a political unit about 1825 when it was subdivided to form the present Anderson and Pickens Counties.

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