Origin of Kalmia Gardens
Kalmia Gardens in Hartsville was the creation of Mrs. D. R. Coker,…
Making It Grow Minutes · Amanda McNulty
May 17, 20231m 0s
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Kalmia Gardens in Hartsville was the creation of Mrs. D. R. Coker, affectionately called Miss May. The property, originally owned by the Hart Family who built the 1820’s structure, had become a dump during the depression. Coker dedicated herself to turning a garbage heap into a free, public garden.