Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Spirit of Freedom
Photographed by Brian Scott
1. Spirit of Freedom Marker
to
Freedom's Defenders
Our Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen
Whose Service and Sacrifice
"Secure the blessings of liberty"
for out community and country.
Erected 2003 by Congressman Jim DeMint.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Military.
Location. 34° 50.883′ N, 82° 24.017′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and West Court Street, on the left when traveling north on South Main Street. Marker is located on the right face on the east wall of Greenville City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 South Main, Greenville SC 29602, 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: City of Greenville 9-11 Memorial (here, next to this marker); Chamber of Commerce Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Joel Roberts Poinsett (within shouting distance of this marker); Vardry McBee (about 300 feet away); The Old Record Building (about 300 feet away); Roger Craft Peace Plaza (about 300 feet away); Harper Plaza (about 300 feet away); a different marker
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Greenville's General (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Francis Marion (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Thomas Sumter (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Andrew Pickens (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Old Glory (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); The South Carolina Flag (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Betsy Ross Flag (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Guilford Courthouse Flag (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); The Moultrie Flag (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Brian Scott
2. Greenville City Hall
Marker in Far Right Corner
Marker in Far Right Corner
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,079 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
