The small town of Union, South Carolina, was rocked by a devastating fire that left a prominent family reeling in its wake. On the night of December 8, 1923, the home of Claude Sartor, a respected member of the community, was reduced to smoldering ruins. Located two miles south of Union on the Appalachian Highway, the two-story home with an ell running back was consumed by flames in a matter of hours. The cause of the fire remains a mystery, but eyewitnesses report that it began in a portion of the building that had been unoccupied for several days. Mr. Sartor’s loss is a staggering one, with nearly the entire contents of the home destroyed. The only consolation is a small insurance payout, a meager solace in the face of such tragedy.
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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