An amazing journey

    The corner of Marion and South Main Street, across from Tea Farm Road is likely the spot where Herbert Kelley was sitting, reading a letter in the 1898 photo (below left). Kelley was probably sitting to the left of the left brick column — on the right side of the picture.

    The corner of Marion and South Main Street, across from Tea Farm Road is likely the spot where Herbert Kelley was sitting, reading a letter in the 1898 photo (below left). Kelley was probably sitting to the left of the left brick column — on the right side of the picture.

    Camp Marion, Summerville in 1898 view shows hundreds of tents in the area believed to be near the present day intersection of Marion and Carolina avenues.

    Camp Marion, Summerville in 1898 view shows hundreds of tents in the area believed to be near the present day intersection of Marion and Carolina avenues.

    Camp Marion officers pose for photo by Herbert O. Kelley.

    Camp Marion officers pose for photo by Herbert O. Kelley.

    Charles Young in 1919

    Charles Young in 1919

    A musical band of brothers at Camp Marion, a training camp in Summerville during the Spanish American War.

    A musical band of brothers at Camp Marion, a training camp in Summerville during the Spanish American War.

    Summerville Journal Scene reporter Jim Tatum.

    Summerville Journal Scene reporter Jim Tatum.