August 27, 1893 Hurricane Killed More Than 1,000 People

On August 27, 1893 Charleston, South Carolina was hit by the first of two major hurricanes that year. More than 1,000 people were killed in the storm surge.

30 Aug 1893, Page 1 – Decatur Daily Republican

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