Blenheim, Blenheim, SC
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NCDaywalker
N 34° 30.622 W 079° 39.175
17S E 623655 N 3819570
This marker celebrates the beginning of the community of Blenheim, SC. This is the home of Blenheim Ginger Ale. In my opinion, the best ginger ale I have ever consumed.
Waymark Code: WMQ3QQ
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/13/2015
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Text of Marker
South Carolina
Blenheim
This community was named for
Blenheim Palace in England, home
of the Duke of Marlborough, for
whom Marlboro County is said to
have been named. Formally called
Mineral Spring or Spring Hill for
the mineral springs 1/2 mile east.
Blenheim traces its origin to
wealthy planters who built summer
homes in this healthy locality
during the ante~bellum period.
Erected by
Marlboro County Historical Preservation Commission
1972
Marker Name: Blenheim
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker number: 35-16
County: Marlboro
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