Belton
Belton by Alison Ashley Darby, published by Arcadia Publishing on February 25, 2004, is a historical exploration of Belton, South Carolina. This edition, comprising 130 pages, presents a detailed account of the town’s development from its origins at the junction of the Columbia and Greenville Railroad in 1853. The narrative highlights key figures, such as Josephine Brown, who named the community, and Capt. Ellison A. Smyth, who established the Belton Cotton Mill, the largest in the state at the time.
Readers will find a rich visual history in Images of America: Belton, showcasing the transformation of the town into a prosperous suburb of Anderson. The book features historic images that illustrate various aspects of community life, including the iconic 1909 standpipe, railroad scenes, church activities, and local celebrations. It captures the essence of Belton’s growth and its significance within the broader context of Southern history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in local history and the development of small towns in the United States.
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Belton, South Carolina, is indeed a child of the railroad. By 1853, the fledgling town had begun developing at the junction of the Columbia and Greenville Railroad and its spur line to Anderson. Josephine Brown, daughter of Dr. George Reece Brown who owned most of the land around the railroad, named the community after Judge John Belton O’Neall, president of the C&G Railroad Company. By the turn of the century, Capt. Ellison A. Smyth began the Belton Cotton Mill, which quickly became the largest cotton mill in the Palmetto State.
Images of America: Belton captures the city’s growth from a railroad depot and mill town to today’s wealthy suburb of Anderson and home to the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame and the Palmetto Championships, the state’s junior qualifying tennis tournament. The community’s vitality is depicted through historic images of the standpipe, a water tower built in 1909 that symbolizes Belton today; the depot and railroad scenes; church life; town progress; schools; community events and celebrations; and prominent residents.
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