Near Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fred W. Symmes Hall of Science

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 30, 2008

1. Fred W. Symmes Hall of Science Marker

Inscription. This Hall of Science is Dedicated to the Memory of
Fred W. Symmes
1879-1957
Textile Manufacturer, Public Servant, Seeker after Knowledge, who throughout a long life labored unceasingly for the cause of Education

Constructed through the generosity of the Fred W. Symmes Foundation 1988

Trustees: William H. Orders, Wilson C. Wearn, Katherine McKinnon Wilkinson

Erected 1988 by Fred W. Symmes Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1988.

Location. 34° 50.417′ N, 82° 18.492′ W. Marker is near Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is on Roper Mountain Science Center Drive near Roper Mountain Rd. Marker is located in Roper Mountain Science Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville SC 29615, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Deputy Marcus L. Whitfield (approx. half a mile away); Laurel Creek Church (approx. 2.7 miles away); Graceland East Memorial Park Veterans Monument (approx. 3.4 miles away); Gassaway Mansion (approx. 4 miles away);

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Mauldin (approx. 4.2 miles away); The History of the Gosnell Cabin (approx. 4.2 miles away); Mauldin United Methodist Church (approx. 4.2 miles away); Gilder (approx. 4.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Also see . . . Roper Mountain Science Center. (Submitted on September 5, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Additional commentary.
1. The Fred W. Symmes Chapel
Fred W. Symmes' name is also connected to a chapel in the mountains of northern Greenville County. The Fred W. Symmes Chapel is an open-air structure with an unparallelled view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Located off Highway 276 in YMCA's Camp Greenville, the view caused the chapel to be known as "Pretty Place". It is the site for hundreds of weddings each year.

— Submitted September 6, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.

Fred W. Symmes image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 30, 2008

2. Fred W. Symmes

1987
Fred W. Symmes Hall of Science
Erected at the Roper Mountain Science Center
A project of the School District of Greenville County
Board of Trustees
Margaret G. Burch-Chairman, Waymon D. McCauley, Ralph R. Chandler, Blanche Mciver, Joseph B. Dill, Richard M. Pace, Donald G. Kilgore, Jr., Joseph F. Sullivan, Sarah G. Manly, Jimmy Thrift, Duke K. McCall, Jr., Melvin K. Younts
Roy Truby-Superintendent
Patrick L. Herron-Director School Facilities Planning
Darrell Harrison-Science Center Director
Architect: Graig, Gaulden and Davis, Inc.
Contractor: York Construction Company, Inc.

Fred W. Symmes Hall of Science Entrance and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 30, 2008

3. Fred W. Symmes Hall of Science Entrance and Marker

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 30, 2008

4. Fred W. Symmes Hall of Science Marker

Charles E. Daniel Observatory image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 30, 2008

5. Charles E. Daniel Observatory

1987
Charles E. Daniel Observatory
Erected at the Roper Mountain Science Center.
A project of the School District of Greenville County
Board Of Trustees:
Richard Pace-Chairman, Doanald G. Kilgore, Jr., Margaret Burch, Sarah g Manly, Arthur S. Cox, Duke K. McCall, Jr., Thomas G. Chappelear, Waymon D. McCauley, Joseph B. Dill, Blanche McIver, Robert Dillon, Melvin K. Younts
Roy Truby-Superintendent
Patrick L. Herron-Director School Facilities Planning
Darrell Harrison-Science Center Director
Architect: Craig,Gaulden and Davis,Inc.
Contractor: Daniel International Construction

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 30, 2008

6. Charles E. Daniel Observatory

Robert G Wilson image. Click for full size.

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7. Robert G Wilson

Devoted to the enrichment of the cultural heritage of our community. May others learn from your generosity and your vision. In grateful appreciation for these lasting gifts.
Presented this fifth day of July, 1982

Robert G Wilson Amphitheater image. Click for full size.

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8. Robert G Wilson Amphitheater

Roper Mountain Science Center image. Click for full size.

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9. Roper Mountain Science Center

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,915 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on September 1, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.