Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Geer Hall
Photographed By Brian Scott
1. Geer Hall Marker
1873-
Teacher, 1898-1911
Dean, 1907-1911
Treasurer, 1911-1927
Trustee, 1914-1933
President, 1933-1938
And
John Mattison Geer
1858-1919
Benefactor, Trustee, 1905-1919
Erected 1958.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 34° 55.35′ N, 82° 26.45′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is located on the west side of the building, on the campus of Furman University. 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. Poteat Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Eugene E. Stone III Soccer Stadium (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Herman N. Hipp Hall (about 500 feet away); Jane Fishburne Hipp Plaza (about 600 feet away); Herman W. Lay Physical Activities Center (about 700 feet away); Marshall E. and Vera Lea Rinker Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Furman Men Who Gave Their Lives in the World War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles H. Townes Center for Science
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Also see . . . Furman University. Official website of Furman University. (Submitted on May 3, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. About Bennette Eugene Geer
Bennette Eugene Geer was Furman University's sixth president, serving in the position for the shortest period of time, 1933-1938.
— Submitted May 1, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Photographed By Brian Scott
2. Geer Hall
Photographed By Douglas Chandor, 1930
3. Bennette Eugene Geer
In 1933, Bennette Eugene Geer was nominated for President. Geer received the A.B. degree in 1896 and then taught at Furman. He became a professor of English and then the dean of Faculty in 1907. Geer resigned from teaching and was president of Judson Mills prior to his short tenure as Furman president. He restructured the curriculum and focused on building a stronger relationship with the community. The University experienced financial concerns and his presidency has been described as turbulent. However, prior to becoming President, Geer helped secure the Duke endowment. He resigned in 1938. (Source: http://www.furman.edu/housing/rhupper.htm#geer.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,078 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
