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John Lowndes McLaurin (1860-1934)

John Lowndes McLaurin (1860-1934) is a South Carolina historical marker in Bennettsville, Marlboro County, dedicated 1972.

Marlboro County · dedicated 1972 · Intersection of S.C. Hwy. 9 & S.C. Hwy. 79, NW of Bennettsville, Bennettsville

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One mile west is the last home of John Lowndes McLaurin, Marlboro County native, U.S. Congressman and Senator. He served as S.C. Representative 1890-91, S.C. Attorney General 1891-92, U.S. Congressman 1892-97, U.S. Senator 1897-1903, and State Warehouse Commissioner 1915-17. The mill pond west of here bears his name.

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Marker data: South Carolina Historical Marker Program, SC Department of Archives and History
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John Lowndes McLaurin (1860-1934)

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