Greer in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
P & N Greer Depot
Photographed by Katherine W. Girouard
1. P & N Greer Depot Marker
The Piedmont & Northern Railway Greer Depot was designed by architect Charles Christian Hook of Charlotte, NC, for use as a combined freight and passenger depot. When constructed in 1913 by James Buchanan Duke, it was one of five 2-story depots on South Carolina's only electric freight and interurban railroad. Today, it is the last surviving example of the railroad's 2-story depots featuring Mediterranean Revival architecture with Spanish influences.
Erected 2024 by Joyce Scott Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 34° 56.191′ N, 82° 13.558′ W. Marker is in Greer, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It is at the intersection of Randall Street and Trade Street, on the right when traveling east on Randall Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Randall Street, Greer SC 29651, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate and in the Greater Greenville-Spartanburg Area. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: National Highway (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 101 Trade Street (about 700 feet away); Stone Mortar (about 800 feet away); Tribute to Greer Firefighters
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More about this marker. Railfans and those interested in railway history will appreciate this marker. This is important to the early history of Greer, also known as Greers and Greer Station.
Also see . . . Historic Greer Depot. (Submitted on July 30, 2024.)
Photographed by Katherine W. Girouard, April 27, 2024
2. P & N Greer Depot Marker
Photographed by Katherine W. Girouard
3. P & N Greer Depot Marker
Photographed by Katherine W. Girouard
4. P & N Greer Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2024, by Katherine W. Girouard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 30, 2024, by Katherine W. Girouard of Greer, South Carolina. 2. submitted on July 29, 2024, by Katherine W. Girouard of Greer, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on July 30, 2024, by Katherine W. Girouard of Greer, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
