When History Meets Sprawl

Posted by: Christian Madera
Thanks to: Antwan Calloway

15 August 2006 - 3:00am

Residents of Camden, South Carolina, are fighting to preserve the charm and character of their historic town from the encroaching sprawl from nearby Columbia.

Two hundred and twenty six years after American patriots fought British loyalists here, another battle is raging in Camden. This time it's over the direction of development in the historic town.

At the center of the battle is a 65-acre tract known as Beechwood. Owners Dan and Joanna Beresford want to build a subdivision with more than 100 homes on Knights Hill Road, not far from the Carolina Cup steeplechase course.

Opponents say the new project threatens to erode Camden's small-town appeal and historic character.

Full Story: Well-heeled residents dig in their heels

Source: The State, August 12, 2006