Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sulphur Spring
Photographed By Brian Scott, June 14, 2009
1. Sulphur Spring Marker
Water with heavy mineral content has long been valued as a health tonic. Sulfur water, despite its rotten-egg smell, was among the most popular "remedies."
A sulphurous spring - now plugged with concrete - once flowed here and, in 1900, local entrepreneurs began the "Paris Mountain Sulphur Spring Company." What little we know of this operation comes from an elderly man interviewed around 1970 by Park Ranger Mike Davis.
Its worth noting that the man's family chose to get their water from clear springs!
One this land became a state park, facilities were constructed here that have been used for a wide array of gatherings. In addition to special events, Sulphur Springs was the long-time home to Camp Spearhead, a summer day camp for children with special needs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 34° 55.883′ N, 82° 23.033′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker can be reached from State Park Road. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Original Water Filter (within shouting distance of this marker); Barracks in the Woods (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bull's Eye! (approx. 0.4 miles away); Getting Water from Here to There (approx. half a mile away); The "Pearis" of "Paris" Mountain (approx. ¾ mile away); Open to the Sky (approx. 0.8 miles away); "Mom, Can I Have a Nickel?" (approx. 0.8 miles away); Come On In, the Water's Fine! (approx. 0.9 miles away); New Life for Old Bathhouse (approx. 0.9 miles away); Welcome to Paris Mountain State Park (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
More about this marker. It is the 9th marker in the park's Wayside Marker's Trail.
Also see . . .
1. Paris Mountain State Park. Paris Mountain State Park is a park located north of Greenville, South Carolina. (Submitted on June 24, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Paris Mountain State Park Historic District. Paris Mountain is significant for its association with the establishment and development of a system of state parks in South Carolina. (Submitted on June 24, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, June 14, 2009
2. Sulphur Spring Marker
Photographed By Brian Scott, June 14, 2009
3. Nearby Footbridge Crossing a Steam
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,102 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
