Green Avenue in Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Berlin Wall Concrete Pipe
Photographed By Tom Bosse, May 14, 2022
1. Concrete Pipe Marker
Built in 1961 by the Communist government to stop the flow of refugees from the Soviet held part of Berlin into the democratic Western held areas of the city, the Wall became a symbol of the vast political and ideological difference between the West and Communist countries.
The wall stood for 28 years. During that time, over 5000 people attempted to escape from East to West Berlin. Over 100 of those died in their attempt. The Berlin Wall was demolished in 1989 prior to the reunification of Germany.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 34° 50.408′ N, 82° 24.489′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It is in Green Avenue. Marker can be reached from Vardry Street west of Augusta Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on the grounds of Greenville High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Vardry St, 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. Greenville High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chancellor Waddy Thompson (about 400 feet away); "Shoeless Joe" Jackson House (about 500 feet away); Claussen’s Bakery
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Photographed By Tom Bosse, May 14, 2022
2. Concrete Pipe Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, May 14, 2022
3. Concrete Pipe Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
