
Map showing the areas covered by the Upcountry Land Grant Project. This collection was originally created by the Union County Historical Foundation / Union Co Museum in 1976. Researchers are indebted to Dan E. Collins of Whitmire, S.C. for his extensive knowledge and help in this project. Others who played vital roles are: Robert Mm Duncan and Col. Wm. J. Whitener.

One of the beautiful antebellum dwellings that once graced the streets of Winnsboro, S.C. One of over 1,000 historic addresses – sites in Fairfield County to explore and enjoy on the pages of Roots and Recall!

James McQuiston Blaine’s home on Two Creeks Road in Fairfield County, S.C.


Courtesy of the Tucker Collection – 2017
Shelton School – Courtesy of the SC Dept. of Archives and History – 1983

Train schedule for the Spartanburg and Union Railroad line in the 1870s.
Courtesy of the SC Dept. of Archives and History – 1983

1884 – Sanborn Map diagram of the historic Winnsboro Town Hall and Clock Tower.

Image courtesy of the Van Center Collection – 2014 showing the building to the far left.

1900 – Sanborn Map diagram showing the historic Cathcart House. Currently used as the headquarters of the Fairfield County Museum.
Image taken in 2012


Note the Carlisle House, one story only, in the rear of this image taken along North Zion street. Courtesy of the Van Center Collection