Ware Shoals in Greenwood County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Marion P. Carnell Bridge
Photographed By Brian Scott, January 17, 2009
1. Marion P. Carnell Bridge Marker
native and lifelong
resident of Ware Shoals
for his dedicated public
service and contributions
to sound government
as a member
S.C. House of Representatives
1961 - 64 1967 -
Erected 1981.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 34° 24.15′ N, 82° 14.45′ W. Marker is in Ware Shoals, South Carolina, in Greenwood County. Marker is on East Main Street. Marker is located on the south end of the bridge, which spans the Saluda River and the shoals which give Ware Shoals its name. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ware Shoals SC 29692, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Irvin Pitts Park / Ware Shoals (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benjamin DeWitt Riegel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ware Shoals Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ware Shoals School / Ware Shoals High School (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ware Shoals High School Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); The William T. Jones, III Bridge (approx. 1.2 miles away); Martin's Store
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Photographed By Brian Scott, January 17, 2009
2. Marion P. Carnell Bridge and Marker
Across the river is Laurens County. The city limites of Ware Shoals actually lay within the counties of Abbeville, Greenwood, and Laurens.
Photographed By Brian Scott, January 17, 2009
3. Marion P. Carnell Bridge and Shoals
Photographed By Brian Scott, January 17, 2009
4. Ware Shoals - Source of the Town's Name
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,205 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 24, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
