About City of Mullins, South Carolina
The early days of the Mullins community began when farming families began to settle here in the 1600s. The only forms of local transportation were the Stage and the Little Pee Dee River until the railroad was completed in October of 1853. The railroad depot, which remains a standing landmark in Mullins, was then built. It was named for Col. William Mullins who represented Marion County as a State Legislator.
The City of Mullins was formally established in 1872 even though the population totaled less than 100, there were only four streets, and only three stores existed to serve the public.
The introduction of tobacco in 1894 rocketed Mullins into the “Tobacco Capital” of South Carolina. As many as 200 tobacco barns sprang up throughout the community. Warehouses were also constructed, and the first tobacco sale took place on August 28, 1895.
The city has continued to expand since those days into a well-rounded community, but it is still most known for its tobacco market. Check back soon for City of Mullins’ collections! In addition to the city’s digital collections, you can also explore our South Carolina Tobacco Museum’s digital collection.
