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Railroad Ave and side streets, Bamberg, South Carolina
According to the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, most of the properties are vernacular residences with prominent porches and profuse carpenter's ornamentation.
The architectural styles of some of the larger buildings include Georgian Revival, Second Empire, Neoclassical and Gothic Revival.
The 1830's South Carolina Canal and Railroad bed that carried the first steam engine, the Best Friend, runs through the middle of this National Historic District. Today the railroad bed is a 1.5 mile walking trail.
Journey through time and rediscover the romance and beauty of the Old South with a walking or driving tour of the district. A brochure that guides you through the district is available for purchase.
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