The four buildings pictured below sit quietly now in what was once a thriving railroad community. The Atlantic Coast Line station, a general store, and two gas stations served the people who lived and worked here. Railroad tracks still go by, but trains pass through without stopping now.

The post office and other buildings were restored and moved to Santee on the site of the Lone Star BBQ restaurant. Today, Lone Star is an unincorporated part of Calhoun County.

Special thanks to Ann Helms of Spartanburg for providing these pictures and information.

The photo was submitted by Leigh Joyner of Orangeburg. It was taken in December 2006. Leigh writes: “A junk car sits high in the air on sign posts at the crossroads of US 301 and US 176 in Orangeburg County, near the town of Elloree. Once an advertisement for a now-defunct auto repair shop, the car now serves as a landmark that offers direction and humor to travelers and locals.”

Elloree, which derives its name from an Indian word that means “the home that I love,” boasts a revitalized downtown area and a friendly atmosphere. There is the Elloree Heritage Museum, which is not to be missed, as well as Amporns Thai Cuisine, a fine restaurant right in the main part of town.