Article: Lincolnville Historic Marker Honors History of Town Established by Freed Slaves

Richard H. Cain

Article: Lincolnville Historic Marker Honors History of Town Established by Freed Slaves

01/07/2019

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The Post and Courier features January 7, 2019 article, written by Joy Bonala, on the unveiling of a historic marker located in Lincolnville, South Carolina. According to the article, the town was founded by seven Black men, including Richard H. Cain- a free born Black man from Virginia who became a pastor, entrepreneur and Congressman (R-SC). The writer provides an account of Cain's legacy and contributions to the establishment of Lincolnville.

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