New Prospect in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lake Bowen
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 4, 2008
1. Lake Bowen Marker
[Center Marker]:
William C. Bowen
Engineer - Chemist of
Spartanburg Water Works
from Dec. 1, 1938 to Nov. 1, 1972
[Left Marker]:
Dedicated to the recreational enjoyment of all people. This plaque erected in recognition of the foresight of water works commissioners and distinguished services of employees.
R. B. Simms
Supt. - 1920 - 1963
John A. Andrea
Gen. - Mgr. - 1963 - 1986
W. C. Bowen
Engr. - Chem. - 1938 - 1972
M. B. Mills
Sec. - Treas. - 1939 - 1968
W. J. Martin 1985
Sec. - Treas. - 1968 - 1985
Glenn Cogdill 1984
Warden - 1960 - 1984
[Right Marker]:
Spartanburg Water Works
This structure and picnic area dedicated to enjoyment of all people.
Commissioners of Public Works of the City of Spartanburg, S.C.
Taylor Blalock Lloyd D. Cantrell C. Henry Duppe Defoix Kirby R.E. Stallings
Erected by City of Spartanburg.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work
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Location. 35° 6.607′ N, 82° 2.434′ W. Marker is in New Prospect, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. It is on State Highway 9 north of Suttles Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Inman SC 29349, 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 10 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: New Prospect Baptist Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); Little Africa (approx. 4.1 miles away); Inman Veterans Monument (approx. 5.1 miles away); Boiling Springs, South Carolina (approx. 5.4 miles away); Boiling Springs Veterans Monument (approx. 5.4 miles away); Ibra Charles Blackwood (approx. 5½ miles away); North Carolina / South Carolina (approx. 5½ miles away in North Carolina); Tryon's March (approx. 5½ miles away in North Carolina); Old Rutherford Road (approx. 5.8 miles away); Shiloh Methodist Church (approx. 6.3 miles away).
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 4, 2008
2. Lake Bowen Marker (left side)
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 4, 2008
3. Spartanburg Water Works Marker
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4. Lake Bowen Markers
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5. Lake Bowen
There is a boat ramp, walking trail, ice machine, and park
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6. Anchor Park
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7. Anchor Park
Hope is symbolized in Christian iconography by an Anchor and what does the Anchor do? It keeps the ship on course when the wind and waves rage against it. But the Anchor of Hope is sunk in Heaven, not on Earth.
Gregory Floyd
Dedicated in Loving Memory of Clay by his Family and Friends. May others experience the beauty of God's creation and the joy Clay brought to us.
Clayton Reed Spencer
May 24, 1990 - June 13, 2002
May 24, 1990 - June 13, 2002
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, September 4, 2008
8. Anchor Park
This park has picnic tables, swings, and something for every age to enjoy.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 3,797 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 8, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
