This historical timeline of the history of Pendleton, South Carolina has been developed to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the town's founding in 1790. Over the years, the village and the surrounding area have been the home or summer residence of many of South Carolina's most prominent citizens, including Andrew Pickens, John C. Calhoun, Thomas and C. Cotsworth Pinckney, Thomas Green Clemson. This timeline tells the amazing history of a small town in the South Carolina Upcountry through early newspapers articles, family anecdotes and history, oral histories, early architectural surveys, and historical pictures. It attempts to put local occurrences in context with national history. It also includes a listing of over 100 antebellum houses that were once in the area as well as those that are still in existence. It provides the estimated dates that the houses were built, addresses or general locations if known, and current status as well as the names of previous residents if known. Besides an interesting read for local historians or those who want to learn more about the Pendleton area, it could serve as a reference for those seeking their roots in the area.