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Wade Hampton III (March 28, 1818 – April 11, 1902) was a Confederate cavalry leader during the American Civil War and afterward a Democratic Party politician from South Carolina.
Near the end of the Reconstruction, he was elected as 77th Governor of South Carolina, serving 1876-1879, and later was elected as a U.S. Senator. His election as governor was marked by extensive violence by the Red Shirts, a paramilitary group that served the Democratic Party to work to disrupt elections and suppress black voting in the state. They contributed to the Democrats regaining control of the state government.
Near the end of the Reconstruction, he was elected as 77th Governor of South Carolina, serving 1876-1879, and later was elected as a U.S. Senator. His election as governor was marked by extensive violence by the Red Shirts, a paramilitary group that served the Democratic Party to work to disrupt elections and suppress black voting in the state. They contributed to the Democrats regaining control of the state government.
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SGT John " Mac " McConnell, Wade Hampton II purchased land and built a retreat in Cashiers, NC, which in 1933 became High Hampton Inn. It was there that Wade Hampton III learned to ride horses that served him so well as a cavalry leader during the War of Northern Aggression.
My wife and I have stayed there a number of times. LTC Stephen F. MCPO Roger Collins
My wife and I have stayed there a number of times. LTC Stephen F. MCPO Roger Collins
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Looks like a pleasant retreat to visit. LTC Stephen C. Thanks for sharing.
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LTC Stephen C.
SGT John " Mac " McConnell, it was quite unusual and considered quite rustic. The attached rooms and detached cabins had no A/C, heat, phones or TVs. Heat in the rooms was only installed sometime in the nineties, if I remember correctly. There was one TV in the lobby.
Even with all these items lacking, everyone was still expected to dress for dinner! Ladies wore dresses and heels and men wore coats and ties.
Regardless, the place was always packed!
Even with all these items lacking, everyone was still expected to dress for dinner! Ladies wore dresses and heels and men wore coats and ties.
Regardless, the place was always packed!
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LTC Stephen F.
LTC Stephen C. - I thought this post would get you attention my friend sine South Carolina was the focus :-)
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LTC Stephen C.
LTC Stephen F., it is interesting that although the Hamptons were South Carolinians, they went to the mountains of North Carolina to keep cool in the summer!
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Thanks for reminding us about the exploits of Wade Hampton III SGT John " Mac " McConnell Cavalry fighter and leader to governor of South Carolina and later Senator. He led a remarkable life and lived to see the 20th century.
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What? He was a Confederate? Now we have to change the name of Hampton Roads, SC. Dammit!
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