Episodes Located: EDGEFIELD, South Carolina in the 1820's

  1. Edgefield Anti-Tariff group meets.
    date July 2, 1827map EDGEFIELD, South Carolinatags Economy

    In early July, the spark of nullification struck Edgefield County and throughout the state of South Carolina. Citizens of the community met to discuss as the Charleston News and Courier put it: “A Memorial to Congress against the imposition of additional duties upon the importation of woolens.' Jesse Blocks was named Chair and F.H. Wardlaw Esq. was elected Secretary. Their statement was...