Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Little Texas
(front)
William E. Earle acquired much of the land now bounded by Beattie Pl., N. Church, Academy, and E. North Sts. at a foreclosure sale in 1869. He subdivided the land and sold the parcels. Much of the land was purchased by African Americans, including Milton Brooks, a 30-year-old laborer who bought the first lot in 1872. The community grew from about a dozen families in 1876 to become a neighborhood of more than 75 houses by the 1920s. Little Texas developed just south of Allen School.
Erected 2016 by Greenville Arena District Board of Directors. (Marker Number 23-76.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 34° 51.125′ N, 82° 23.546′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is at the intersection of Beattie Place and East North Street, on the right when traveling west on Beattie Place. Marker is located in front of Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Frank Selvy (a few steps from this marker); "Shoeless" Joe Jackson (a few steps from this marker); Greenville Memorial Auditorium (within shouting distance of this marker); Clayton "Peg Leg" Bates (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Howard (within shouting distance of this marker); Church Street (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Here Lieth the Body of Sarah M. Crittenden (about 700 feet away); Christ Church (Episcopal) (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 308 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.