The first courthouse for Anderson County was completed in 1828. In 1850, a grand edifice was added…read moreand the building's brick walls were plastered over and painted white. Four large Grecian columns were erected on a portico at each end. On the buildings western end, a belfry tower was added with a large bell that could be rung to signify the time, or to notify citizens of special events such as weddings or funerals or to sound a civil defense alert or fire alarm. By the 1890's, the county had outgrown the courthouse and in 1898, a mid-Victorian style courthouse was built on the site of the old one. This new building is today the "historic" courthouse, which was renovated to include an addition on the east side of the building in 1939 and an annex added in 1940. The "new" courthouse was built in 1991 though the "historic" courthouse was updated with new electrical and plumbing. Today, the historic courthouse of Anderson County contains administrative offices and hosts County Council meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The building is open to the public (subject to the usual security). There is street parking nearby and a parking lot not far away. [Review 209 of 2025 - 1263 in South Carolina - 23773 overall]

Such a quick response! I talked to Noel and he was very nice and very well informed. I give him a…read more10 plus!

Richard's excellent review covers all everything and I have little to add. This beautiful bridge is…read morestill in excellent condition, six years later and I had no problem accessing it from either side. It appears that some care has been taken to clear brush since his visit. The bridge has been added to the National Register of Historic Places and the application form gives a little bit of information. "Construction is of the Town Lattice design and the wood is rough sawn heart pine. The diagonals are made of 3 x 10 inch timbers and each is numbered indicating its - place in the truss. This was a common practice to ease assembly. There are two pins at each intersection. There are two lower chords and one upper chord, each made of 3 x 10 inch timbers, doubled. The floor sills are 4 x 12 inches in size and placed about six-feet apart. The floor joists are made of 3 x 6 inch planks with a longitudinal runner of the same size boards to provide a smooth surface for traffic and to minimize wear on the floor." It continues, "There are no visible ruins of the Comer's Mill complex within 800 yards of the Bridge. A 1910 map of Franklin County does indicate the presence of a mill near the Bridge. The area of the historic site will include the mill site as shown by the 1910 map. " The posted historical marker reads, "The Cromers settled on Nails Creek in Franklin County in 1845. Prior to the Civil War, the family operated a woolen mill near this site. Subsequently, the area maintained a cotton gin, flour mill and saw mill, though all operations had ceased by 1943. In 1907, the county contracted with James M. Hunt to build the present 110-foot bridge. Constructed in the Town lattice design, the bridge's web of planks crisscrossing at 45-to 60-degree angles are fastened with wooden pegs, or trunnels, at each intersection. Will Cromer, a descendant of the original family, built the stone abutments." It is, of course, closed to vehicular traffic but pedestrians are welcome. There are no facilities or even a picnic table here. [Review 13638 overall, 957 of 2020, number 329 in Georgia.]

Built in 1906 with the Town lattice truss design, the gravel road to this relic is near the…read moreintersection of Cromers Bridge Road and Hwy 106 (Allou Rd). Once you are on Cromers Bridge Road, Baker's Street (which looks like a driveway) will be on your immediate right. I searched but could not find much information about this bridge other than it's builder was J. M. 'Pink' Hunt. Hunt most likely employed the skills of Washington King to help him complete the project. Washington is the eldest son of former slave and bridge builder Horace King. Horace Kings story is one you don't really see in the history books, but worth getting to know. I have links to stories about his life in my Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge review. This bridge no longer allows traffic to cross it's aged planks, but still seems very sturdy. The gravel road is starting to grow in, so it probably won't be very many more years before it is inaccessible. The bridge itself is 110 feet long. Add-in the approaches on both ends and the official length is 132 feet. The Historical Society Marker reads as follows: "The Cromers settled on Nails Creek in Franklin County in 1845. Prior to the Civil War, the family operated a woolen mill near this site. Subsequently, the area maintained a cotton gin, flour mill, and saw mill, though all operations has ceased by 1943. In 1907, the county contracted James M. Hunt to build the present 110-foot bridge. Constructed in the Town lattice design, the bridge's web of planks crisscrossing at 45 to 60-degree angles are fastened with wooden pegs, or trunnels, at each intersection. Will Cromer, a descendant of the original family, built the stone abutments." FINAL THOUGHTS I love history and I love covered bridges. Something about them hints at the secrets of a bygone era. It leaves my mind to wonder what kinds of things this bridge has seen and what would it say if it could tell a story. Please, if you decide to pay this landmark a visit, be respectful. There is a sign on the opposite side that reads: "This property is owned by the Farmer Family. Please show your respect by not littering, damaging or destroying their property." Enjoy!

Very large arena with vendor for food and plenty of restrooms. My daughter wrestled her for SCYWAY…read morerookie state championships. Good venue!

I love this place especially for the duck pond. It's really peaceful. This is also where they have…read morethe Anderson County Fair every May.

This small park near the center of Anderson gives some context to the city's electrification with a…read moremassive generator and several plaques providing history. It's interesting to see and learn some more contemporary history. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "Half mile West on Seneca River, the Portman Shoals Power Plant, built by William C. Whitner, began in 1897 the transmission of high-voltage electricity over the longest lines then in use for that purpose in the United States. The success of this plant, now owned by Duke Power Company, caused Anderson to be called "The Electric City."" There are also markers with some more text. In 1895, engineer William Church Whitner successfully transmitted electricity six miles from High Shoals to Anderson, marking the South's first long-distance power transmission. This breakthrough led to the construction of the Portman Shoals Power Plant in 1897, which generated high-voltage hydroelectric power without step-up transformers--possibly the first of its kind globally. The plant powered Anderson's water system, streetlights, homes, and notably the Anderson Cotton Mill. Though the original generators were lost to flooding and fire, one 1911 Westinghouse unit remains preserved near Generator Park as a tribute to Whitner's legacy. The marker was erected in 1956 by the Anderson County Historical Association. It is number 4-1. [Review 1372 of 2025 - 1328 in South Carolina - 24924 overall]

I recently returned to the library after a 20+ year hiatus, and it was refreshing to find that the…read morebasic feel was the same, despite the many technological improvements. The staff is as helpful as always and it seems there are more resources than ever before. If you haven't become a card carrying member, give it a try. The library has so much to offer.

Anderson library oddly is one of the biggest and up to date public libraries ive been to and my…read morehometown is manassas va, really close to, dc out capital! I also live in another bog city now columbus ohio! They have nothing like Anderson.

We were driving from Georgia to NC and stopped by this rest area / welcome center . This spot was…read morereally good , but only the restrooms were open . The main hall wasn't open . Restrooms were clean and easily accessible . Lots of parking outside . No food or drink sold in this service area . It's just for refreshment. There were tables around .. if you get your own food , there are lots of spots to sit and eat . Don't miss a photo opportunity with "welcome to South Carolina" signboard. 4 stars ..

The South Carolina welcome center is a great place for a break if you're doing a lot of driving…read more Clean, open, comfortable seating and clean bathrooms. It does not offer anything for sale, but does give lots of tourist information.

This marker is at the intersection on SR-81 that is closest to the cemetery. The cemetery itself is…read moreabout an hour to the east. The marker has the same text on both sides. It reads, "Located 1.09 miles northwest, this cemetery marks the original site of Hopewell Baptist Church which was constituted in 1803. The cemetery contains graves of Revolutionary and Confederate veterans. Some graves are marked by field stones with hand-chiseled initials." This is marker number 4-14 and it was erected in 1975 by the Hopewell Baptist Church Congregation. There is room to stop to read the marker while you're waiting at the light. [Review 2268 of 2024 - 1222 in South Carolina - 23285 overall]

This marker is located in downtown Anderson and points out one of the installation of one of modern…read moretechnology in the city. On the front, "Anderson was dubbed "The Electric City" in 1895 when William C. Whitner, an engineer and native of Anderson, built a hydroelectric power plant which was the first in the South to transmit electricity over long distance lines. The plant, in McFall's Mill at High Shoals on the Rocky River 6 mi. E, supplied power to light the city and also operated several small industries in Anderson. In 1897 Whitner replaced the [...]" And continued on the reverse, "[...] experimental plant with a larger generating station at Portman Shoals 11 miles west on the Seneca River. The extra power from this plant powered Anderson Cotton Mills and a streetcar line which was the forerunner of the Piedmont & Northern RR. Both plants pioneered in transmitting high voltage electricity direct from the station switchboard. This innovation helped spur the modern industrialization of the Southeast." The marker was erected by the Anderson County Historical Society in 1997 and is marker 4-25. There is street parking nearby. [Review 207 of 2025 - 1261 in South Carolina - 23771 overall]