Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Falls Reclaimed

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 25, 2024

1. The Falls Reclaimed Marker

Inscription. In 2001, after years of public debate, City Council voted unanimously to remove the Camperdown Bridge, clearing the way for the falls to resume their rightful place as the "centerpiece of Greenville." Soon after, the City launched a $13 million initiative to transform the park into a public garden and urban oasis in the heart of downtown. Included in the project was the construction of a one-of-a-kind pedestrian suspension bridge designed by world-renowned architect Miguel Rosales to provide dramatic views of the upper falls and the gardens below.

Falls Park and the Liberty Bridge were dedicated on September 10, 2004, and since then have enhanced the quality of life for the Greenville community and sparked the revitalization of the West End.

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Demolition of the highway bridge and construction of the park, 2002
Mayor Knox White and officers of the Carolina Foothills Garden Club

Erected by City of Greenville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 2004.

Location. 34° 50.682′ N,

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82° 24.041′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It can be reached from the intersection of Falls Street and East Camperdown Way, on the right when traveling south. Located at the east end of Liberty Bridge in Falls Park on the Reedy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in 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: The Falls Forgotten (a few steps from this marker); The Falls and Industry (a few steps from this marker); Cradle of Greenville (a few steps from this marker);

The Falls Reclaimed Marker next to the east side of Liberty Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 25, 2024

2. The Falls Reclaimed Marker next to the east side of Liberty Bridge

Richard Pearis (a few steps from this marker); Camperdown Mill (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Reedy River (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Ellis, III Overlook (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Falls Reclaimed and the Liberty Bridge 2004 (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Falls Forgotten 1960 - 2002 (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The Falls and Industry 1800’s – 1960 (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Old Marker At This Location titled "Falls Reclaimed and the Liberty Bridge 2004".

The Falls Reclaimed Marker looking towards the falls image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, October 25, 2024

3. The Falls Reclaimed Marker looking towards the falls

The Falls Forgotten and The Falls and Industry are in the background

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.