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Greenville's General
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By Brian Scott, August 24, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Greenville's General Marker | I do not know who the author of this poem is.
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Inscription. Have you heard the story of General Greene
A Rhode Island private who followed his dream
In 1780 as Washington's man
He came to our state to free our great land
Armies of British were sent by the King
But they were no match for the genius of Greene
Backed by the bravest of ill-equipped men
The Patriots fought to the glorious end
There were Pickens and Sumter and Marion too
Wild men at heart but to Greene they were true
These Ghosts of the Woodlands who took up the cause
Gave the redcoats and Indians a reason to pause
From the hills to the coast they took back our land
For Liberty's sake they took a bold stand
Our Nation was born by the Team and the Scheme
Of Marion, Sumter, Pickens and Greene
To thank these great leaders and honor Greene's skill
Our town and out county were christened Greenville
[Along the base of the steps leading up to the Nathanael Greene statue are the words]:
I will recover the country or die in the attempt
Erected 2006.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Markers Attached to Sculpture marker series.
Location. 34° 50.842′ | | | | 
By Brian Scott, August 24, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Nathanael Greene Park | | I will recover the country or die in the attempt
The marker is located near the feet of the statue. The building behind is the Greenville News building. | | |
N, 82° 24.018′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is on South Main Street (South Carolina Route 124) near East Broad Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29601, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Francis Marion (here, next to this marker); Thomas Sumter (here, next to this marker); Andrew Pickens (here, next to this marker); Old Glory (a few steps from this marker); The South Carolina Flag (a few steps from this marker); Guilford Courthouse Flag (a few steps from this marker); The Betsy Ross Flag (a few steps from this marker); Harper Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker). Click for a list of all markers in Greenville.
More about this marker. Marker is located at the intersection of Main and Broad Streets, beside the Greenville News building and across from the Peace Center for the Performing Arts.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia Entry: Nathanael Greene. Nathanael Greene (August 7, 1742 – June 19, 1786) was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on August 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina.)
2. Nathanael Greene Biography. One of the most trusted generals of the Revolutionary army was Nathanael Greene, Washington's friend and comrade-in-arms. (Submitted on August 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina.)
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By Brian Scott, August 24, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Nathanael Greene Statue | | Sculpture by T.J. Dixon & James Nelson. | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 24, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Nathanael Greene Statue | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 24, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Nathanael Greene Profile | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 24, 2008 | |
| | | 6. Nathanael Greene Statue | | |
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By Brian Scott, August 24, 2008 | |
| | | 7. One of the Nine Mice | Scattered throughout downtown Greenville are small sculptures of "Mice on Main." This one, the tenth, comes complete with drum and tri-corner hat. He sits between Greene's boots, perched and ready for action. The mice were sculpted by Zan Wells and based on an idea by former Greenville student Jimmy Ryan.
Click for more information. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on August 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 693 times since then. Last updated on August 21, 2009, by Cathy Strickland of Greer, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Submitted on August 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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