Century-old Cayce school transforms into ‘Hattie’s Crossing’ [Video]

CAYCE, S.C. — A century-old school in Lexington County is finding a new way to serve the community. 

The old Cayce Grammar School, which has stood for over 100 years, will soon be transformed into a residential development honoring its historical roots. 

The project, known as Hattie’s Crossing, will not only add twelve new homes to the area but also commemorate the legacy of Miss Hattie Derrenbacher, recognized as the first teacher in Cayce.

The historical significance of the site goes back to 1913 when Miss Hattie opened her home to teach Cayce children. Andy Thomas, curator of the Cayce Historical Museum, says Miss Hattie’s classes had a humble beginning. 

“In 1913, she opened up her house to teach students and she started, she had a bench there and she started 9 students grades 1 through 7. And so they were in the kitchen in front …