Anderson May 2015

A historical marker on Rte 24, a road into Anderson, commemorates Portman Shoals. Approximately 1000 feet north of the sign was a power plant.  Back at the turn of the century, it provided the longest high voltage line in the country.  Its supply of energy is what gave Anderson its nickname of The Electric City. What the marker didn't mention is that the town of Portman Shoals as well as the power plant totally disappeared underwater in the 1950's when Lake Hartwell was created.

 

 

A view of the lake near the historical marker turnoff

 

 

The main branch of the Anderson County library is in the downtown historic district of Anderson.  It is a beautiful two story structure.  Various sculptures are near the entrance.

 

 

"Poetry" is situated between the front and side entrances

 

"Huckleberry Fish"

The Family benches





 

Not far from the library is a pavilion where the Anderson Farmer's Market is held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings from May until November.

Parking area near the pavilion and across from the Anderson Art Center.  I love the pedestal clock.

I went to the market at 9 am on May 2, the first day it opened.

 The vendors had some home baked goods, lots of jewelry and art, one was a beekeeper who sold honey and candles made of bees wax, but only one  had any vegetables, and those were mainly lettuce and radishes.  I think it was too early in the season.  I will give it a try another time.