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Cleveland School Fire- 1923

Description: On the night of May 17, 1923, approximately 300 persons local to the little country school known as the Cleveland School, southeast of Camden, South Carolina, attended the children's graduation play. During the play an oil lamp fell, igniting the second floor auditorium. The resulting fire destroyed the school and killed 60-80 people.

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Annie Lee Hendrix

13 Nov 1909 – 17 May 1923

Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA

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Bertie Irene Hendrix

4 Jan 1907 – 17 May 1923

Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA

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Charlie W. Hendrix

20 Oct 1871 – 17 May 1923

Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA

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Mazie Hendrix

14 Nov 1907 – 17 May 1923

Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA

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Wesley E Hendrix

1863 – 17 May 1923

Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA

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Wilbur Hendrix

27 Mar 1913 – 17 May 1923

Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA

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J. C. Hinson

15 Feb 1914 – 17 May 1923

Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USA

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