Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Furman University 50th Anniversary Plaza
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 23, 2021
1. Furman University 50th Anniversary Plaza Marker
This Anniversary Plaza commemorates Furman University’s relocation from downtown Greenville to the Poinsett Highway campus.
This plaza features elements of the old campuses of Furman University and Greenville Woman’s College:
• The reconstructed concrete Block “F” seats were popular gathering spots for students on the downtown campus
• The stone water fountain was brought to this site from the downtown campus
• The stone columns recall those found on the downtown campus
• The seals on the columns replicate those found on the two downtown campuses Ginko trees originally lined “Old Main”
• The bell tower on the lake is a replica of the most distinctive feature of the “Old Main” building of Furman’s downtown campus.
Timeline Of Furman Campus Relocation
• Groundbreaking for New Campus 1953
• Construction Begins 1954
• Men and Senior Women Relocated 1958
• All Students Relocated to this Campus 1961
Key Figures
• Alester G. Furman, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees
• John Laney Plyler, President
• Perry, Shaw, Hepburn, Kehoe and Dean, Architects
• Daniel Construction Company, Builders
Erected by Furman University.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 34° 55.755′ N, 82° 26.383′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker can be reached from Old Roe Ford Road, 0.2 miles south of Glenrose Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker can be reached from Old Roe Ford Road, within the Furman University 50th Anniversary Plaza, north of the bell tower, on the Furman University campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3300 Poinsett Hwy, Greenville SC 29609, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Furman University (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. John Todd Anderson (within shouting distance of this marker); "Old College" (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenville Woman’s College Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Shack" (about 500 feet away); Bell Tower (about 500 feet away); Clark Murphy Housing Complex (approx. 0.2 miles away); Judson Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 23, 2021
2. Furman University 50th Anniversary Plaza Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 121 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
