Reflections by Sammy Way: Sumter was once a major railroad center

By SAMMY WAY
Archivist and historian
Posted 1/26/20

Reflections remembers when Sumter was considered to be a major railroad center in the South. Trains brought people and commercial trade to this emerging community. In order to house the influx of "drummers" and those arriving seeking economic …

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