Callaham Orchards History

The Callaham family has farmed in the upstate of South Carolina for approximately 200 years. The first part of the present farm was bought in 1938 by Edgar Callaham. Edgar and his wife Madge farmed cotton and vegetables until his passing in 1960.

The farm was then rented out to local farmers for the next 9 years. In 1969, Edgar's two sons, James and Ray, put out the first commercial planting of fruit trees. Over the next 23 years, James and Ray kept planting more fruit trees as customer demand continued to grow. Their brother, Walter Lee, joined them in the fruit farming venture (deceased 1988). In 1992,

Ray's two sons, Bobby and Andy, purchased land and joined the orchards' operation as partners, expanding to 120 acres. The orchard was incorporated in 1998. James, one of the original founders, passed away on January 6, 2003.

In 2001, a homemade ice cream parlor and school tours were added. In 2003, hot dog specials were added to allow one-stop outings for lunch and supper.

In 2004 we expanded the Ice Cream Parlor and store. And in  2005 we added Toys and Novelties for the kids.

 

 

Read more about us:

• Anderson Independent Mail Newspaper - 6/12/04

• South Carolina Farmer Magazine - Fall 2003

• Anderson Independent Mail Newspaper - 6/04/02

• Palmetto Farm Credit "Leader" Magazine - Spring 2002

• Upstate Unique Magazine - Winter 2001