The now-extinct town of Hamburg, on the river, was an end point for a the South Carolina Canal and Railroad Company s route that ran 136 miles — the longest railroad in the world at the time.
When people think of the Palmetto Trail, they tend to think of beautiful woods, seldom-seen birds and interesting plants. But the trail also provides access to some significant historical areas.
Thanks to the generous support of the …
Sumter Juncture When people think of the Palmetto Trail, they tend to think of beautiful woods, seldom-seen birds, and interesting plants. The trail also provides access to some very significant historical areas. Thanks to the generous support of The Williams-Brice-Edwards Charitable Trust hikers and other trail users will be more knowledgeable about an area of
The South Carolina Canal and Rail Road Company (SCC&RR) was chartered in 1827 and began constructing a line from Charleston to Hamburg in 1830. The railroad was built on piles,