Greer in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tribute to Greer Firefighters
"The Fire Boys Team"
Photographed by M. L., September 6, 2008
1. Tribute to Greer Firefighters Marker
The Greer Fire Department
In recognition of the dedicated service
provided by the Greer Firefighters
and in tribute to firefighters everywhere
"The Hero is commonly the simplest and abscurest of Men"
Henry David Thoreau
Erected 2006 by Harritte Thompson, Shirley & Dudley Scott, Hattie & Bobby Colvin, Maude's Antiques, various businesses and citizens of Greer.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes.
Location. 34° 56.342′ N, 82° 13.709′ W. Marker is in Greer, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It is on W. Poinsett Street (County Route 290), on the right when traveling east. The marker and sculpture are located to the right front of the Greer Fire Department. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 W Poinsett St, Greer SC 29650, 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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 Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stone Mortar (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 101 Trade Street (about 700 feet away); National Highway (approx. 0.2 miles away); P & N Greer Depot (approx. Ό mile away); Indian Boundary Line (approx. 0.3 miles away); Spring-Wood Park
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Photographed by M. L., September 6, 2008
2. Tribute to Greer Firefighters Marker and Sculpture
Photographed by M. L., September 6, 2008
3. "The Fire Boys Team" sculpture
Photographed by M. L., September 6, 2008
4. City of Greer Fire Department
Photographed by M. L., September 6, 2008
5. City of Greer Fire Department
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2008, by M. L. 'Mitch' Gambrell of Taylors, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,249 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 7, 2008, by M. L. 'Mitch' Gambrell of Taylors, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
