Langham’s Spring Site
City Directories and History: R&R has divided the 1939 SCDOT map of York County into (28) sectional maps. Many of the individually listed schools and churches shown on this section are pictured. However, in many cases, the individual site also has its own post on R&R, which often provides added information and image. Be wise and use the search function to locate all of the entries for this and other homeplace listings.
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The Yorkville Enquirer of Jan. 6, 1870 contained an ad for – “the Langham Academy with R. Lathan as principal.”
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on July 20, 1887 – “A lightening storm. Frances Fewell, colored, living in the Langham School house opposite the residence of Mr. W.M. Kennedy, in the eastern suburbs of Yorkville was struct by lightening while in her yard washing cloths.”
The Yorkville Enquirer reported on Nov. 12, 1890 – “Notice an application will be made for a charter to incorporate the White Hill AME Zion Church located about four miles east of Yorkville near the residence of S.B. Robinson.”
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