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Vardry McBee
“Father of Greenville”
— (1775–1864) —
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By Brian Scott, June 1, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Vardry McBee (1775-1864) Marker | | |
Inscription. “A man should be prudent and careful, without seeming to be so, in character, information, propriety, friends, and money, and in everything, never neglecting his friends.” Vardry McBee, 1852.
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Industrialist.
In 1815, Vadry McBee purchased extensive properties in Greenville from Lemuel Alston. McBee accelerated industrial growth by establishing an iron works, a saddlery, tan yard, brick yard and a stone quarry, in addition to building two grist mills and a sawmill on the Reedy River. McBee’s gifts to Greenville included lands for its first churches and the establishment of Male and Female Academies. He was instrumential in moving Furman University of Greenville and in securing the area’s first railroad.
McBee’s Tithe.
McBee’s philanthropy included land grants to help propagate the town’s ealiest religious roots. It was on McBee property that Greenville’s first churches were constructed. In addition to the gift of land for the churches, McBee delivered $500 worth of lumber to each site from his saw mill on the reedy River. This contribution became known as “McBee’s Title.”
Location. 34° 50.923′ N, 82° 23.982′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County | | | | 
By Brian Scott, June 1, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Vardry McBee (1775-1864) Marker | | |
. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and East Court Street on South Main Street. Click for map. The monument is located directly in front of the Old Record Building monument and across from the entrance to the Westin Poinsett Hotel in downtown Greenville, SC. 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. The Old Record Building (here, next to this marker); Joel Roberts Poinsett (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Joel Roberts Poinsett (within shouting distance of this marker); Poinsett's Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); South Carolina's First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named South Carolina's First National Bank (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Spirit of Freedom (about 300 feet away); City of Greenville 9-11 Plaque (about 300 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Greenville.
More about this marker. This statue and memorial is one of several located in downtown Greenville, honoring some of the famous people who called Greenville home.
Also see . . . Vardry McBee. (Submitted on June 2, 2008.)
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By Brian Scott, June 1, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Vardry McBee (1775-1864) Marker | | |
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By Brian Scott, June 1, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Vardry McBee (1775-1864) Statue | | The markers are placed around the statue. | | |
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By Stanley and Terrie Howard | |
| | | 5. Vardry McBee | | Vardry McBee statue - The Sculptor for this project was T.J. Dixon of San Diego. The location is at Court Square on E. Court Street. He constructed 100 buildings in Greenville County and built a textile mill along the Reedy River. He gave land to five downtown churches, all of which gave $5,000 toward cost of the statue. | | |
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By Brian Scott | |
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Home of Vardry McBee | | Prospect Hill was originally the home of Lemuel Alston, one of Greenville's earliest settlers. In 1815, Alston moved to Clarke County, Alabama, where he died in 1835. In 1836, McBee moved to Greenville from Lincolnton, North Carolina, and made Prospect Hill his home. He lived in the house until his death in 1864. The home was demolished in 1920. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on June 2, 2008, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,128 times since then. Last updated on September 8, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. Submitted on June 2, 2008, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina. 5. Submitted on September 8, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 6. Submitted on April 13, 2009, by Brian Scott of Greenville, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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