Thornwell Orphanage, Presbyterian orphanage in Clinton, United States.
The Thornwell campus features multiple granite buildings arranged across its grounds, with cottages designed to house small groups of children under matron supervision.
Founded in 1875 by Reverend William Plumer Jacobs with an initial group of ten orphaned children, the institution received its first donation from ten-year-old Willie Anderson.
The orphanage implements a family-based cottage system rather than traditional dormitories, promoting closer relationships between children and their caretakers.
Located on South Broad Street in downtown Clinton across from Presbyterian College, the facility continues to provide support services for children and families.
The buildings form part of the Thornwell-Presbyterian College Historic District, which gained National Register recognition in March 1982.
Location: Clinton
Inception: 1875
Website: https://thornwell.org/
Website: https://thornwell.org
GPS coordinates: 34.89100,-81.16450
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:41
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