Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Falls and Industry 1800s 1960
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 6, 2019
1. The Falls and Industry 1800s – 1960 Marker
Reedy River, with its Falls and Gorge, constitutes the most distinctive feature in the topography and landscape of Greenville. It is without a doubt the most important single feature to be considered in the development and beautifying of the city.
Kelsey & Guild, Boston Landscape Architects,
Beautifying and Improving South Carolina, 1907
For most of Greenville's history, Reedy River Falls has served as the centerpiece of downtown. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries the falls, with their accessibility and beauty, were a favorite gathering space and source of community pride. Over time however, industrialization along the river polluted the waters and the city turned its back on the historic and once-popular area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 34° 50.69′ N, 82° 24.037′ W. Marker was in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It could be reached from Falls Street south of Murphy Street, on the right when traveling
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Regionally, this marker was in Upstate. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: The Falls and Industry (here, next to this marker); The Falls Forgotten (a few steps from this marker); Richard Pearis (a few steps from this marker); Camperdown Mill (a few steps from this marker); Cradle of Greenville (a few steps from this marker); The Falls Reclaimed (a few steps from this marker); Liberty Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); The Reedy River (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Falls Forgotten 1960 - 2002 (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Falls Reclaimed and the Liberty Bridge 2004 (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. New Replacement Marker At This Location titled "The Falls and Industry".
Also see . . . River History. Friends of Reedy River website entry (Submitted on June 1, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 6, 2019
2. The Falls and Industry 1800s – 1960 Marker
(wide view overlooking Reedy River Falls)
(wide view overlooking Reedy River Falls)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 555 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on October 27, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 16, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
