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Yemassee South Carolina On display at the Frampton Plantation House and Visitors Center. The Visitors Center and Museum is located at exit 33 of Interstate 95. The sculpture is on display until July 30, 2023. Six Word Saturday

When Flooded Turn Around Don’t Drown

Jasper County South Carolina at the Savannah River Savannah River spilling over the road off Sand Hills Road-Jasper County South Carolina Savannah River spilling on to the swamp areas at the rivers side Savannah River wetlands 2.3 feet above flood stage-Click here for more information Location map of Savannah River in Jasper County Thanks for stopping by 🙂 Stay Dry ! Six Word Saturday

Georgian Revival style building built in 1915

Built in 1915 by William A. Edwards a South Carolina architect

Historical marker for Jasper County South Carolina

Historical marker for the Jasper County Courthouse

Besides the historical significance of this beautiful old building is another big story that the locals “love” to talk about.  Jasper County South Carolina is located in the coastal area referred to as the Lowcountry.  The county seat is the town of Ridgeland or as some call it “the heart of the low country”.

Between the years of 1947 and 1987 over 40,000 marriages were performed by Probate Judge William “Willie” Frances Cook.  People came from all over the world to have the  “hitchen judge” or “marryin judge” perform their ceremony.  It is also a popular spot for those who elope since South Carolina licensing is a one day process.   Blood tests and witnesses are not required and the average license fee is $50.00.

Reserved parking for the Judge

1915 Courthouse in Ridgeland South Carolina

Courthouse rules

Roll of honor

Adjacent Clementa C. Pinckney Government Building

Clementa C. Pinckney Government Building

Clementa Pinckney, was the pastor of Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, and  among the nine people who killed in a massacre at the Church on June 17, 2015.  He was also a member of the State House of Representatives.

Clementa C. Pinckney Government Building

Jasper County Government Building

If you happen to get the itch and you want to hitch travel into South Carolina on I95, and take exit 21into Ridgeland.  The courthouse is located on 3rd Avenue.

Judges parking area near Courthouse

  Ridgeland South Carolina is easily accessed to Interstate 95, but if you’re a traveler that likes to see the towns, US 17 is the better choice.

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