Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Greenville's General
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
1. Greenville's General Marker
A Rhode Island private who followed his dream.
In 1780 as Washington's man
He came to our state to free our great land.
Armies of British were sent by the King,
But they were no match for the genius of Greene.
Backed by the bravest of ill-equipped men
The Patriots fought to the glorious end.
There were Pickens and Sumter and Marion too,
Wild men at heart but to Greene they were true.
These Ghosts of the Woodlands who took up the cause
Gave the redcoats and Indians a reason to pause.
From the hills to the coast they took back our land,
For Liberty's sake they took a bold stand.
Our Nation was born by the Team and the Scheme
Of Marion, Sumter, Pickens and Greene.
To thank these great leaders and honor Greene's skill
Our town and our county were christened Greeneville.
(Along the base of the steps leading up to the Nathanael Greene statue are the words): I will recover the country or die in the attempt
Erected 2006.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers
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Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 34° 50.842′ N, 82° 24.018′ W. Marker was in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It was on South Main Street (State Highway 124) south of East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Greenville SC 29601, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
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
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
2. Nathanael Greene Park
Other markers no longer nearby. Francis Marion (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Thomas Sumter (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Andrew Pickens (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Old Glory (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The South Carolina Flag (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Guilford Courthouse Flag (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Betsy Ross Flag (was a few steps from
Photographed by Brian Scott, March 4, 2010
3. Greenville's General Statue with
Greenville News Building
Greenville News Building
More about this marker. Marker is located at the intersection of Main and Broad Streets, beside the Greenville News building and across from the Peace Center for the Performing Arts.
Regarding Greenville's General. The Greenville News Building was demolished in June, 2017 and the entire plaza was renovated for a new development. The marker was removed and the statue relocated to the Upcountry History Museum at 540 Buncombe Street in Greenville. A new marker was installed.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. Nathanael Greene. Nathanael Greene (August 7, 1742 – June 19, 1786) was a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on August 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Nathanael Greene Biography. One of the most trusted generals of the Revolutionary
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
4. Nathanael Greene Statue
Sculpture by T.J. Dixon & James Nelson.
3. List of Places Named for Nathanael Greene. This is a list of places in the United States named for Nathanael Greene. (Submitted on March 28, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. USS Nathanael Greene (SSBN-636). USS Nathanael Greene (SSBN-636), a James Madison-class fleet ballistic missile submarine, was one of three ships of the United States Navy to be named for Major General Nathanael Greene (1746–1782), who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on March 29, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
5. USS General Greene (1799). The second USS General Greene was a frigate in the United States Navy during the Quasi-War with France. (Submitted on March 29, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
6. Nathanael Greene statue finds new home in Greenville.
...what had been one of the more-noticeable figures at the corner of South Main and East Broad streets(Submitted on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.) a $200,000 statue of American Revolutionary war Gen. Nathanael Greene, Greenvilles namesake crucial in the victory over the British has found his new home.Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 20085. Nathanael Greene Statue
The Upcountry History Museum at the Heritage Green cultural complex west of Main Street has accepted plans to locate the statue in a prominent area in front of its building. (Greenville News, 5/29/2017)
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
6. Nathanael Greene Profile
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
7. Nathanael Greene Statue
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
8. One of the Ten Mice in Downtown Greenville
Scattered throughout downtown Greenville are small sculptures of "Mice on Main." This one, the tenth, comes complete with drum and tri-corner hat. He sits between Greene's boots, perched and ready for action. The mice were sculpted by Zan Wells and based on an idea by former Greenville student Jimmy Ryan.
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Photographed by Mark Parker, October 25, 2024
9. Southeast corner of Main and Broad
Location of the former Greenville News Building, which was demolished in 2017. The entire plaza with renovated with the relocation of the Nathanael Greene statue. Previous markers in the area were removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,607 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on March 27, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2. submitted on August 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on April 3, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on August 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 9. submitted on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
