Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
DeSantis Pavilion
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 25, 2009
1. DeSantis Pavilion Marker
Magdalina B. and Blaine J. DeSantis '75
In Honor of
Joseph E. DeSantis
1922-2001
A True Gentleman in the Classic Sense of the Word
Born in Ascoli Piceno, Italy
Emigrated to United States in 1929
Rose from Humble Beginnings to Become
A Prominent Attorney and Business Leader in Pennsylvania
Established Bernice J. DeSantis Scholarship at Furman
Friend of Furman University
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.
Location. 34° 55.067′ N, 82° 26.4′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is on Cherrydale Drive, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located on the west facade of the pavilion. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29617, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cherrydale (within shouting distance of this marker); Melvin and Dollie Younts Conference Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Furman University World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Furman Men Who Gave Their Lives in the World War (approx. ¼ mile away); Herman W. Lay Physical Activities Center
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Also see . . . Furman University. Official website of Furman University. (Submitted on April 25, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 25, 2009
2. DeSantis Pavilion
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 25, 2009
3. "Refugium" by Housi Knecht, 2005
Located to the south of the Pavilion. Given in honor of Carol Grotnes Belk by her husband, Irwin Belk, founder of the Belk's department store chain.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,322 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
