Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Alester Garden Furman, Jr.
1895-1980
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 25, 2009
1. Alester Garden Furman, Jr. Marker
He served many terms on the Board of Trustees of the University. As chairman he was instrumental in moving Furman University to the present location and in determining the quality and design of the campus and buildings.
Erected 2001.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.
Location. 34° 55.533′ N, 82° 26.167′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is located near the north side of the Alester G. Furman, Jr. Building, on the campus of Furman University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29617, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John E. Johns '47 (here, next to this marker); Alester G. Furman, Jr. Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); James C. Furman Classroom Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); John E. Johns Hall (about 300 feet away); The Earle Infirmary (about 400 feet away); Furman Class of '05 September 11 Memorial (about 400 feet away); McAlister Auditorium
this page online
More about this marker. Sculpture by Maria Kirby-Smith.
Also see . . .
1. Oral History Interview with Alester G. Furman Jr., January 6, 1976. Furman continues his discussion about his father's involvement in the establishment of the textile industry in Greenville, South Carolina. (Submitted on May 12, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Furman University. Offical website of Furman University. (Submitted on May 12, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. About Alester Garden Furman, Jr.
Furman was a great-great grandson of Richard Furman, founder of Furman University. He and several other descendants were directly responsible for the Bell Tower replica currently on the campus of Furman University.In 1961, Furman was part of an advisory board that determined that segregation had no part in the Greenville business world.
— Submitted September 11, 2009, by Brian 
Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 25, 2009
2. Alester Garden Furman, Jr. Statue and Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, April 25, 2009
3. Alester Garden Furman, Jr. Statue Detail
Photographed By Brian Scott
4. Alester Garden Furman, Jr. (1895-1980)
Photographed By College History Series: Furman University, 1949
5. Alester Garden Furman, Jr. and Wife, Janet -
At Furman Marker in Winnsboro, SC (Fairfield County)
At Furman Marker in Winnsboro, SC (Fairfield County)
The photo was originally published in The Greenville News, April 15, 1951, page 11. Correct caption with photo is "Alester Garden Furman, Sr. and Miss Janet Furman, a direct descendent of Richard Furman (1750-1825) through Richard B. Furman (1790-1846), the eldest son of Richard Furman and his second wife, Dorothea Burns." /JC
Photographed By College History Series: Furman University, 1953
6. Alester Garden Furman, Jr. -
Groundbreaking Ceremonies at New Campus
Groundbreaking Ceremonies at New Campus
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,382 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on March 22, 2023, by Julia Cowart of Greenville, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 12, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on September 10, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on September 11, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
