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Pewilburwhitcade New Farmers Camp

In 1935, the S.C. chapter of New Farmers of America (N.F.A.), a vocational agriculture association for African American boys, opened Camp Pewilburwhitcade near here on Caw Caw Creek. It was named for its founders Verd Peterson, W.W. Wilkins, J.P. Burgess, M.F. Whittaker, and Thomas Cade, who donated the land.

N.F.A. promoted scientific farming and sought to equip Black youth for rural leadership roles. The 62.5-acre camp here was a recreational and educational center and hosted groups of boys and girls from across S.C. It included cabins, a shower house, dining-recreation hall, bathing pool, office, and teacherage.

38-46Orangeburg County

Where it stands. West side of Willington Dr. NE and Prep St., Orangeburg vicinity, Orangeburg vicinity

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  2. 38-38John Benjamin Taylor House3.3 miles
  3. 38-44Wilkinson High School3.3 miles
  4. 38-22Episcopal Church of the Redeemer and Graveyard3.4 miles
  5. 38-47Civil Rights Meetings3.4 miles
  6. 38-26Claflin College3.4 miles