Estill is located in the southwestern section of Hampton County. In the early 20th century Estill was known as Lawtonville. Devastated by the Civil War and the poverty it wrought, Lawtonville began to fade. That changed when the Seaboard Air Lines Railroad constructed a rail line through the town. The name was changed to Estill in the early 1900s to honor Colonel John Estill, the editor of the Savannah Morning News.
Thomas T. Faucette, 1940s © Do Not Use Without Written Consent
This picture was taken by Thomas T. Faucette in the 1940s. SCIWAY thanks his son (and frequent contributor!) Steven Faucette of Williamston for submitting this photo.
No, I found a copy of the photo at the Hampton Libary on microfilm. Its the only photo that’s known to be taken of my great grandmother. Am looking for the photographer who took the photo it was also with the dedication of the fountain in front of the Hampton Court House.
Hello, I’m looking for the person who took the picture for the 1970 Watermelon Festival for the Guardian News.
Hello Barbara, do you happen to know more about them? Have we ever had the photo featured here?
Greetings, Judy. You mentioned your father used to take many pictures of Estill. Is it possible he may have taken any of a man named James Housey? He used to work for Mr. Sam Mcabee at the dry cleaners. My family has experienced difficulties locating a clear photo of him.
Love these old photos. I have wonderful memories and enjoy seeing things the way they were. We had rummage sales in the grove of trees by the Town Hall.
Love this pic. My father, Carl (Choppy) Norton took many pictures of Estill. They are a treasure to all of us who have lived here all our lives. Thanks for sharing this one!