Darlington War

American history

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occurrence in South Carolina

  • Darlington, South Carolina
    In Darlington

    Darlington county was established in 1785 and named for Darlington, England. In 1894, when the governor of South Carolina ordered the search without warrants of private homes for concealed liquor, the “Darlington War” between residents and the state militia and constables resulted.

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