Honea Path, South Carolina – History

South Carolina Honea Path Honea Path History

In September 1934, Honea Path was the site of one of the most violent suppressions of a labor movement in the history of the United States. Known today as the Chiquola Incident, seven textile workers were killed by special deputies when 45,000 of the state's 80,000 textile workers went on strike.

Honea Path History – Historical Summaries & Name

• Overview - a brief overview with possible origins of name
  

Honea Path History – Notable Sons & Daughters

• Governor Olin Johnston - 1935-1939, 1943-1945

Honea Path History – Historic Buildings, Sites, Monuments

• Brock House - c. 1903
• Chiquola Mill - c. 1902
• Jenny Erwin Library
• Latimer House
• Obediah and Jennie Shirley Home - c. 1830
• Sugarfoot Castle