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Mayesville, South Carolina. Coordinates: 33°59′8″N 80°12′26″W. Mayesville is a town in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 731 at the 2010 census, this was a decline from 1,001 in 2000. It is included in the Sumter, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area . History.
- Mayesville Historic District
Mayesville Historic District is a national historic district...
- Mayesville Historic District
Born in Mayesville, South Carolina, to parents who had been slaves, she started working in fields with her family at age five. She took an early interest in becoming educated; with the help of benefactors, Bethune attended college hoping to become a missionary in Africa.
The Mayesville Historic District is notable for its representation of the cultural, commercial, and architectural development of a small nineteenth century South Carolina community.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853. Location. 33° 59.214′ N, 80° 12.483′ W. Marker is in Mayesville, South Carolina, in Sumter County.
National Historic Site. Designated October 15, 1982. By Act of Congress. Born on July 10, 1875, in Mayesville, South Carolina, Mary McLeod Bethune was the daughter of sharecroppers. After attending Scotia Seminary in North Carolina she founded Daytona School for Negro Girls which became Bethune-Cookman College.
Mayesville, SC is a quaint and cozy town located in the heart of South Carolina. It is known for its warm hospitality and southern charm. Life in Mayesville is peaceful, quiet and slow-paced. The streets are lined with beautifully landscaped gardens and welcoming porches.
