HISTORY CORNER

Rosalee Williams Washington is the co-author of the book The History of Lincolnville, SC, along with her sister, Christine W. Hampton. Mrs. Washington was born and grew up in Lincolnville. She graduated from Lincolnville Elementary School in 1949. She became an exceptional educator, teaching in the Charleston County School System for 31 years. Mrs. Washington’s love for Lincolnville is a significant contribution to her living legacy. During Mayor Bugg’s administration, she served on the Lincolnville Comprehensive Planning Board, Zoning Board and Election Commission. Mrs. Washington is a life member of the National Council of Negro Women; A chartered member of the Sigma Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; and a member of the Lily Chapter of the #134 Order of Eastern Stars.

Zelma Ravenel Fielding is enshrined as the 19th Mayor of Lincolnville and the only elected woman to serve in this role todate. During Mayor Fielding’s administration, Lincolnville celebrated its 100th birthday of becoming an incorporated town on December 14, 1989. Mayor Fielding succeeded Mayor Charles Ross’ twenty-one years in office. Mayor Fielding worked very closely with the Lincolnville Civic League, which allowed her administration to be very community-focused. During Mayor Fielding’s term, the Lincolnville Civic League sponsored the first Independence Day Parade and the first Annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Mayor Zelma R. Fielding transitioned this life on August 14, 2020.

Zanziea T. Kinloch Dickerson is the First Lady of Lincolnville, SC. She is married to Enoch Dickerson, III, Mayor of Lincolnville. Mrs. Dickerson is a former certified Child Protective Investigator, a Licensed Social Worker for the State of South Carolina. The challenge of rendering intervention goals to children with severely emotional needs impacted her to become a Children’s Services Supervisor with DSS/Intensive Foster Care and Clinical Services Division. She retired in 2017 after serving the State of SC for thirty-two years. She has served on the Lincolnville Crime Watch and Parks & Rec committees. She works in the Brownsville Community Church of God as an Usher and as a Deaconess.