Renfrew in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
John Broadus Watson
Photographed By Brian Scott, July 13, 2008
1. John Broadus Watson Marker
Born in 1878 about 1/2 mile SW, Watson was a pioneer in behavioral psychology. He graduated from Furman University, earned his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, served as president of the American Psychological Association, and professor and director of the psychological laboratory at Johns Hopkins University for 12 years. Scientist, author, editor, teacher, he died in 1958.
Erected 1984 by Furman University and the S.C. Hall of Science and Technology. (Marker Number 23-18.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 34° 58.807′ N, 82° 27.628′ W. Marker is in Renfrew, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is at the intersection of Geer Highway/North Main Street (U.S. 276) and Renfrew Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Geer Highway/North Main Street. Marker is located on the property of Renfrew Baptist Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 951 Geer Highway, Travelers Rest SC 29690, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John L. Plyler Home (approx. 1.1 miles away); Lynching in America / The Lynching of Tom Keith
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Also see . . .
1. John B. Watson. Wikipedia entry:
John Broadus Watson (January 9, 1878–September 25, 1958), an American psychologist, established the psychological school of behaviorism, after doing research on animal behavior. (Submitted on September 27, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Little Albert Experiment. Wikipedia entry:
The Little Albert experiment was an experiment showing empirical evidence of classical conditioning in humans. (Submitted on September 27, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
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1. Watson Home
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2. John Broadus Watson
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Editor's Note: I regret we cannot answer your question directly, as we have no affiliation with the organizations who researched and erected this marker. However, I will post this note in the hopes someone will see this and provide some pictures and background about the Watson Home at Traveler's Rest.
— Submitted May 19, 2010, by Martin Ivancic of Morganton, North Carolina.
Photographed By Brian Scott, July 13, 2008
3. John Broadus Watson Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, July 13, 2008
4. John Broadus Watson Marker
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