Thousands of settlers flowed through this region like a river. It was part of the Great Wagon Road from the North and the Federal Road that carried travelers into the West. The diverse backgrounds of these individuals led to clashes and conflicts that played out over the landscape of the old South. Today, the character of Edgefield is captured for visitors in its downtown shopping district, countless historic sites, local eateries, and a thriving artisan community. Come explore Edgefield, the Gateway of Southern History!
The Town of Edgefield has a brand new online presence. The new website is meant to be used as both a tourism and community resource. Visitors can browse destinations by categories, find out information about upcoming events, download important forms or read interesting articles on the News Reel & Our Infamous History.
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The Southern Intellectual History Circle is an annual gathering of scholars of the American South to discuss the intellectual currents of history, literature, and culture of the region. This year they are meeting in Edgefield on February 19-21, 2015.
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