Pickens in Pickens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Garren's Café
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 7, 2021
1. Garren's Café Marker
Built in 1898. The building was the home of Keowee Bank until the bank closed during the great depression. The outline of the bank's vault is still visible today. In 1929 Leon McCall purchased the building and opened a café. In 1963 Bobby Garren bought the business and opened it as Garren's Café.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 34° 53.035′ N, 82° 42.372′ W. Marker is in Pickens, South Carolina, in Pickens County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street (State Highway 183) and Court Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 133 E Main St, Pickens SC 29671, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hovie Alexander Nealy (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Elinor Knight (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Ladd Cureton (within shouting distance of this marker); Elihu Griffin (within shouting distance of this marker); Commissioners Appointed to Locate the Town of Pickens
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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 7, 2021
2. Garren's Café Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 7, 2021
3. Garren's Café sign
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 77 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
