The Kershaw News-Era Centennial Edition (1888-19888) of November 9, 1988:
The Benton Hotel was known far and wide for its food and hospitality in Kershaw's early days as a key railroad stop.
The exact date the hotel began operation is unclear, but it is featured in accounts of the town written in 1900 as having been in business for a number of the years. It was probably established to serve the customers of the rail station located here in 1887.
The proprietor was Capt. Samuel J. Benton. Benton was a Confederate veteran of the Civil War who came to Kershaw from Anson County, NC.
Early descriptions of the town mention that Kershaw was known up and down the rail line as the only place the train stopped for at least a half hour to give its patrons the opportunity to dine at the Benton Hotel.
The hotel was located a block off main street from the rail depot and stories have it that Capt. Benton could often be seen rushing up the street as the train prepared to depart, offering his guests one more slice of pie.
The quality of the food was legendary. One account of the hotel described it by saying, ".. .(it is) absolutely the best that could possibly be had at any hotel in the country.... the cooking is the best on earth. It is useless to try and describe it."
Capt. Benton and his family operated the business and were known for their hospitality as well as food.
Benton was described as a southern gentleman of the old school and was reported popular with area residents.
John Hamel wrote of the Benton Hotel, saying, "it causes those who have enjoyed it to long for another visit to Kershaw and to sing its praises throughout the land."
Captain Benton and his family were listed in the 1880 federal census as living in the Flat Rock Township (East) in Kershaw County South Carolina. His occupation was school teacher. Flat Rock is located about five miles south of the present Town of Kershaw.
The Benton Hotel was known far and wide for its food and hospitality in Kershaw's early days as a key railroad stop.
The exact date the hotel began operation is unclear, but it is featured in accounts of the town written in 1900 as having been in business for a number of the years. It was probably established to serve the customers of the rail station located here in 1887.
The proprietor was Capt. Samuel J. Benton. Benton was a Confederate veteran of the Civil War who came to Kershaw from Anson County, NC.
Early descriptions of the town mention that Kershaw was known up and down the rail line as the only place the train stopped for at least a half hour to give its patrons the opportunity to dine at the Benton Hotel.
The hotel was located a block off main street from the rail depot and stories have it that Capt. Benton could often be seen rushing up the street as the train prepared to depart, offering his guests one more slice of pie.
The quality of the food was legendary. One account of the hotel described it by saying, ".. .(it is) absolutely the best that could possibly be had at any hotel in the country.... the cooking is the best on earth. It is useless to try and describe it."
Capt. Benton and his family operated the business and were known for their hospitality as well as food.
Benton was described as a southern gentleman of the old school and was reported popular with area residents.
John Hamel wrote of the Benton Hotel, saying, "it causes those who have enjoyed it to long for another visit to Kershaw and to sing its praises throughout the land."
Captain Benton and his family were listed in the 1880 federal census as living in the Flat Rock Township (East) in Kershaw County South Carolina. His occupation was school teacher. Flat Rock is located about five miles south of the present Town of Kershaw.
The Kershaw News-Era Centennial Edition (1888-19888) of November 9, 1988:
The Benton Hotel was known far and wide for its food and hospitality in Kershaw's early days as a key railroad stop.
The exact date the hotel began operation is unclear, but it is featured in accounts of the town written in 1900 as having been in business for a number of the years. It was probably established to serve the customers of the rail station located here in 1887.
The proprietor was Capt. Samuel J. Benton. Benton was a Confederate veteran of the Civil War who came to Kershaw from Anson County, NC.
Early descriptions of the town mention that Kershaw was known up and down the rail line as the only place the train stopped for at least a half hour to give its patrons the opportunity to dine at the Benton Hotel.
The hotel was located a block off main street from the rail depot and stories have it that Capt. Benton could often be seen rushing up the street as the train prepared to depart, offering his guests one more slice of pie.
The quality of the food was legendary. One account of the hotel described it by saying, ".. .(it is) absolutely the best that could possibly be had at any hotel in the country.... the cooking is the best on earth. It is useless to try and describe it."
Capt. Benton and his family operated the business and were known for their hospitality as well as food.
Benton was described as a southern gentleman of the old school and was reported popular with area residents.
John Hamel wrote of the Benton Hotel, saying, "it causes those who have enjoyed it to long for another visit to Kershaw and to sing its praises throughout the land."
Captain Benton and his family were listed in the 1880 federal census as living in the Flat Rock Township (East) in Kershaw County South Carolina. His occupation was school teacher. Flat Rock is located about five miles south of the present Town of Kershaw.
The Benton Hotel was known far and wide for its food and hospitality in Kershaw's early days as a key railroad stop.
The exact date the hotel began operation is unclear, but it is featured in accounts of the town written in 1900 as having been in business for a number of the years. It was probably established to serve the customers of the rail station located here in 1887.
The proprietor was Capt. Samuel J. Benton. Benton was a Confederate veteran of the Civil War who came to Kershaw from Anson County, NC.
Early descriptions of the town mention that Kershaw was known up and down the rail line as the only place the train stopped for at least a half hour to give its patrons the opportunity to dine at the Benton Hotel.
The hotel was located a block off main street from the rail depot and stories have it that Capt. Benton could often be seen rushing up the street as the train prepared to depart, offering his guests one more slice of pie.
The quality of the food was legendary. One account of the hotel described it by saying, ".. .(it is) absolutely the best that could possibly be had at any hotel in the country.... the cooking is the best on earth. It is useless to try and describe it."
Capt. Benton and his family operated the business and were known for their hospitality as well as food.
Benton was described as a southern gentleman of the old school and was reported popular with area residents.
John Hamel wrote of the Benton Hotel, saying, "it causes those who have enjoyed it to long for another visit to Kershaw and to sing its praises throughout the land."
Captain Benton and his family were listed in the 1880 federal census as living in the Flat Rock Township (East) in Kershaw County South Carolina. His occupation was school teacher. Flat Rock is located about five miles south of the present Town of Kershaw.
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