Stateburg Historic District

National Register Listing

Street Address:

Roughly bounded by US 76, SR 261 and 441, Sumter, SC (Sumter County)

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NRHP Nomination

Record Number:

S10817743022

Description and Narrative:

Stateburg derives part of its historical significance from its connection with Revolutionary General Thomas Sumter, who founded the town in 1783 and named it in hopes that it would be chosen as the new state capital. It missed this distinction in 1786 by only a few votes. The town was also the site of Revolutionary War activity. Both Generals Cornwallis and Greene camped in the area and Sumter’s home was destroyed by Colonel Tarleton. Although original plans to construct water transportation routes to facilitate trade with other parts of the state never materialized, Stateburg developed into an important South Carolina antebellum residential area. From 1783 to 1800 it was county seat for Claremont County, and until the Civil War, was a thriving town. Listed in the National Register February 24, 1971.

Level of Significance:

State

Area of Significance:

Military;Archeology: Historic - Aboriginal;Agriculture;Architecture;Art;Education;Landscape Architecture;Literature;Politics/Government

National Register Determination:

listed

Date of Certification:

February 24 1971

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