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Rare view of the original Union Co Courthouse. Courtesy of the Fredrick Tucker Collection – 2017
This monument, like many others in the region, is attributed to local monument carver, John G. Sassi of Rock Hill, S.C. See his link at:https://www.rootsandrecall.com/york-county-sc/buildings/john-g-sassi/

This monument, like many others in the region, is attributed to local monument carver, John G. Sassi of Rock Hill, S.C. See his link at:https://www.rootsandrecall.com/york-county-sc/buildings/john-g-sassi/

 Courtesy of the SC Dept. of Archives and History – 1984

Courtesy of the SC Dept. of Archives and History – 1984

 Pictured above is the lovely “Robert Mills” style court house built throughout much of the state in the early 19th century.

Pictured above is the lovely “Robert Mills” style court house built throughout much of the state in the early 19th century.

 Corner beside the post office and court house.

Corner beside the post office and court house.

 Unveiling of the monument in 1907. Notice Porter’s Grocery company on West Main Street.

Unveiling of the monument in 1907. Notice Porter’s Grocery company on West Main Street.

 Post Card view of the current Union Co. Court House.

Post Card view of the current Union Co. Court House.

 Courtesy of the Davie Beard Postcard Collection – 2017

Courtesy of the Davie Beard Postcard Collection – 2017
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1920

Union County Court House – Union, S.C.

City Directories and History: This historic courthouse replaces the original which was damaged in an earthquake in 1913,

Courtesy of the Davie Beard Postcard Collection - 2017

Courtesy of the Davie Beard Postcard Collection – 2017

replacing the historic Robert Mill’s designed facility. The newer Neo-Classical style building was constructed in 1911 by John J. Cain, contractor, and architect Anthony Ten Eyck Brown.

Images courtesy of photographer Bill Segars - 2007

Images courtesy of photographer Bill Segars – 2007

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