Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Paul Ellis, III Overlook
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 6, 2019
1. Paul Ellis, III Overlook Marker
Paul B. Ellis, III was the City of Greenville's Parks and Recreation Director from 1978 until 2008. During his tenure he guided the development of many parks and recreation facilities that are integral to Greenville's extensive and well loved parks and greenways system. Of these accomplishments, Paul's best-known and most widely cherished work is Falls Park. As one of Falls Park's key visionaries, he worked in concert with an exceptional design team consisting of Andrea Mains, Miguel Rosales and Tom Keith to transform land that was once hidden beneath a vehicular bridge into an iconic outdoor space.
Paul's behind-the-scenes efforts to oversee Falls Park's intricate and lengthy development process were integral to the formation of the stunning park before you today. In honor of his significant contributions to Falls Park, this overlook was named The Paul B. Ellis, III Overlook in 2014 during Falls Park's 10th anniversary celebration.
Paul is a native of Fort Mill, South Carolina and graduated from Clemson University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration. Paul served as president of the South Carolina Recreation and Parks Association in 1983, was named Outstanding Alumnus by Clemson University in 1985 and was awarded Professional of the Year by the South Carolina Recreation
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Paul B. Ellis, III with Mayor Knox White and Miguel Rosales - Falls Park 2004
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 34° 50.683′ N, 82° 24.082′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Main Street and Falls Park Drive, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located along the Falls Park walkway, overlooking the Reedy River falls from the west side, north of the Liberty Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate. 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: Reedy River Falls (here, next to this marker); Hunting Grounds to Mill Town (here, next to this marker); Liberty Bridge (here, next to this marker); McBee's Mills (here, next to this marker); The Reedy River (a few steps from this marker); "The Cradle of Greenville" (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet Smith Wyche (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Falls Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 6, 2019
2. Paul Ellis, III Overlook Marker
(wide view Reedy River Falls in the background)
(wide view Reedy River Falls in the background)
1. Falls Park on the Reedy. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 1, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Reedy River Falls Historic Park and Greenway. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on June 1, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 6, 2019
3. Reedy River Falls (view east from marker)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,210 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
