Landrum in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
B. Frank Carruth
November 2, 1915 - June 24, 1994
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 30, 2008
1. B. Frank Carruth Marker
Frank Carruth's life exemplified the ideal of personal involvement to the betterment of his beloved community. His generosity brought food and warmth to those less fortunate. Roses from his garden brightened the spirits of his wife, friends and neighbors.
It is hoped that all those who enjoy this park will embrace the ideals of caring, sharing and involvement in an effort to enhance the quality of life for the people of Landrum, South Carolina.
His beloved wife, Nell, dedicates this park in remembrance of B. Frank Carruth.
Erected 2001 by Nell Carruth.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 35° 10.552′ N, 82° 11.386′ W. Marker is in Landrum, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. It is on Trade Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Landrum SC 29356, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s and pstate, in the Greater Greenville-Spartanburg Area, in the Foothills. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Wolfe Creek Baptist Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); Earle's Ford and Fort (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Block House (approx. 2.6 miles away in North Carolina); The Battle of Earles Ford (approx. 2.8 miles away); James F. Byrnes Memorial Freeway
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Earle's Ford (was approx. 2.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 28, 2008
2. B. Frank Carruth Marker
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 30, 2008
3. B. Frank Carruth Park
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, August 30, 2008
4. B. Frank Carruth Park
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,351 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 12, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
