<p>As World War II was nearing its end, the University of South Carolina was making plans to welcome thousands of returning soldiers. And at the urging of one of its trustees, the university was also planning what we would now consider the unthinkable — abandoning the historic downtown campus and building a new campus several miles away. </p>

As World War II was nearing its end, the University of South Carolina was making plans to welcome thousands of returning soldiers. And at the urging of one of its trustees, the university was also planning what we would now consider the unthinkable — abandoning the historic downtown campus and building a new campus several miles away.

<p>As World War II was nearing its end, the University of South Carolina was making plans to welcome thousands of returning soldiers. And at the urging of one of its trustees, the university was also planning what we would now consider the unthinkable — abandoning the historic downtown campus and building a new campus several miles away.&nbsp;</p>

Move it on over: The plan to abandon the Horseshoe and build a new campus

Discover the rich and sometimes quirky history of the University of South Carolina, with entertaining stories from its more than 200 years as the Palmetto State’s flagship university.

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