Balloon Landing, 1861

Historical marker location:

Jonesville, South Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of Pea Ridge Highway (State Highway 44-13) and Mt. Joy Church Road (State Highway 44-260), on the left when traveling east on Pea Ridge Highway.)

Marker installed: 2009

The town of Cheraw, located in northeastern South Carolina, was once home to one of the largest Jewish communities in the state. Many of the town's Jewish residents were merchants and peddlers who played a significant role in the economic development of the area.