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Oct 13 2005
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When the Quince Orchard School was ‘Colored’

By The QOP | Quince Orchard Past

In 1874 when Gary Green and several other church trustees sold a house and lot for $5 on the Pleasant View site to the county school board, it was stipulated…

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Dec 02 1987
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School moves ahead after name decision

By The QOP | Quince Orchard Past

When School Board members unanimously agreed Quince orchard should be the name of the upcountry’s newest high school, there was a sigh of relief… What to name the facility became…

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Oct 25 1908
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Quince Orchard is Noted for its Churches

By The QOP | Quince Orchard Past

Quince Orchard is noted for its churches

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Jan 21 1899
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Quince Orchard Appoints First Black Postmaster

By The QOP | Quince Orchard Past

History is shaped by small steps and big leaps of progress.

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Oct 16 1864
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Negro Man for Sale

By The QOP | Quince Orchard Past

A time in our history that we’ve evolved beyond, but must never forget.

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