This photo was taken in the spring of 1951 in historic downtown Allendale and shows the businesses on the east side of Main Street, which included at the time (from front to back): Carolina Commercial Bank, Farmer’s Drug Store, Allendale Hardware, Bennett’s Department Store, South Carolina Power Company (SCE&G), Sanitary Restaurant, and the Warren Hotel and drug store.
Historic Downtown Allendale
Plan Your Trip: Historic Downtown Allendale
Address: Main Street, Allendale, SC 29810
GPS Coordinates: 33.005793,-81.310760
First Baptist Church 0.3 mile
Allendale Presbyterian Church 0.3 mile
Swallow Savannah Methodist Church 0.3 mile
Happy Home Baptist Church 0.5 mile

Hello, do you have any pictures of Trinity CME Church or Trinity Cemetery in Luray, SC? I’m working on my family tree and many of my ancestors attended this church and are buried in Trinity Cemetery. Thank you!
My grandfather, Chalmers Farmer, owned Farmer’s drugs with his brother, Charles. Would love to get a copy of this picture of downtown Allendale?
Hello, I am searching for any photos of Granny’s Kitchen that was located on Hwy 301. My grandparents owned the restaurant and I spent my summer’s working there. Any photos are greatly appreciated! Thank you!
I am writing a history of Allendale where I grew up to present to a group in Greenville, SC. How can I get permission to use some of the photos in a Power Point?
Hello Brenda, are there any of these particular photos that you are interested in? If so, we can send your contact information to the contributors and let them know what you needed and have them get in touch with you.