Greer in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Worth Barnett Overpass
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 25, 2008
1. Worth Barnett Overpass Marker
of the General Assembly
and Highway Commission
in Recognition of his
distinguished public
service as
Mayor of Greer
1967-1979
and as a member
Greer City Council
1955-59 1961-66
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1986.
Location. 34° 56.028′ N, 82° 13.842′ W. Marker is in Greer, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It is on S Main Street (State Highway 14), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greer SC 29651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate and in the Greater Greenville-Spartanburg Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stone Mortar (approx. Ό mile away); P & N Greer Depot (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tribute to Greer Firefighters (approx. 0.4 miles away); 101 Trade Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); National Highway (approx. 0.4 miles away); M106A1 Mortar Carrier (approx. half a mile away); Ronnie Eugene Norris Remembrance Fountain (approx. half a mile away); AH-1 Cobra Helicopter (approx. half a mile away); Greer Area Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); All Wars Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greer.
Also see . . .
1. South Carolina General Assembly, March 10, 1986. South Carolina State House website entry:
Scroll down to read resolution naming the bridge after longtime Greer politician Worth Barnett (S 1095). (Submitted on May 15, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Greer, SC. City website homepage:
One of South Carolinas fastest-growing cities, Greer is located in the foothills
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 25, 2008
2. Worth Barnett Overpass Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 26, 2009
3. Worth Barnett Overpass -
Looking North
Looking North
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 25, 2008
4. Worth Barnett Overpass
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 26, 2009
5. View off Overpass Looking East -
Railroad Bed and Moore Street
Railroad Bed and Moore Street
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,448 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 3. submitted on May 15, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on August 26, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 5. submitted on May 15, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
