Abbeville Court Square – Abbeville, South Carolina

---

South Carolina  |  SC Picture Project  |  Abbeville County Photos  |  Abbeville Court Square

Abbeville’s Court Square forms the heart of historic downtown Abbeville, offering a unique selection of shops and restaurants.

Much of Court Square is listed in the National Register. The square gets its name from the historic Abbeville Courthouse, which stands proudly beside the Abbeville Opera House on South Main Street. At one end of the square – which is actually more of a rectangle – you will find a replica of Big Ben’s iron bell. On the other end, you will find the Abbeville Fountain, which offers respite for cats, dogs, and horses.

In the middle of the square rises the Abbeville Confederate Monument. The Abbeville Livery Stable and the historic Abbeville Trinity Church are both within easy walking distance.

The square is home to many festivals and events, such as “Flicks on the Bricks,” an outdoor movie series hosted by the City of Abbeville during the summer. Speaking of movies, one interesting thing to note is that Abbeville’s square was featured in Sleeping with the Enemy, starring Julia Roberts. You can see it when Robert’s character, Laura, is traveling on the bus.

SCIWAY thanks frequent contributor Mark Clark, an Abbeville native who currently resides in Winnsboro, for submitting this picture. Mark writes, “The first job I ever had was working for the Abbeville Drug Company, which used to be located in the building at the far end of this picture. I stocked the shelves and delivered prescriptions to customers in town. Although Abbeville is a very small town, I quickly found that I knew very little about where the streets were without the help of a city map. Of course, since everyone in Abbeville knows everyone else, I quickly got to know most of my customers and learned a little about myself as well.”

Abbeville Court Square Map

---

Copyright: All images in the SC Picture Project remain the property of the photographer or artist.
You may not use them in any form without written consent.
SCIWAY does not provide contact information for photographers.