JASPER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Jasper County Historical Society in Ridgeland, South Carolina, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserving the written, oral, and physical legacy of this county. We do this by maintaining physical collections and promoting the study, appreciation, and interpretation of local and regional history.
The Society was incorporated in 1989 by General Jacob E. Smart (USAF Ret.)
Gen. Smart was credited with planning daring daytime bombing raids against German positions in Poland during WW2 which resulted in accelerating the end of hostilities.
Born: May 31, 1909, Ridgeland, SC
Died: November 12, 2006
Our physical archives, are housed in the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce building located at 433 Russell Road in Ridgeland. The Jasper County Historical Society also maintains a relationship with the Morris Center for Low Country Heritage located at 10782 S Jacob Smart Blvd, Ridgeland, where member meetings and guest speakers present topical discussions on historical events in our area.