Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Thomas Sumter
"The Gamecock"
| | 1734-1832 | |
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
1. Thomas Sumter Marker
Poorly educated but handsome, he was 46 when the British conquered South Carolina and destroyed his home. He raised Militia units to operate in the Midlands by promising plunder of Tory and British property (Sumter's Law) - a practice Greene stopped.
He led the only organized resistance against reestablished British rule in the fall of 1780, effectively freezing Cornwallis' army in the state and allowing Greene time to raise a Continental army. Fort Sumter and Sumter County are named in his honor.
Erected 2006.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
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 at the intersection of South Main Street (State Highway 124) and East Broad Street
this page online
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 are within walking distance of this location: Harper Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Craft Peace Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit of Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Greenville 9-11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Chamber of Commerce Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nick Strange (about 400 feet away); Joel Roberts Poinsett (about 500 feet away); Wyche Pavilion (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Other markers no longer nearby. Greenville's General (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Francis Marion (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
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
2. Nathanael Greene Park
The marker is located at the junction of the bench surrounding Greene.
More about this marker. The marker was removed as part of the renovation of the plaza and demolition of the Greenville News Building in 2017.
Regarding Thomas Sumter. The Sumter National Forest is also named in his honor.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia Entry: Thomas Sumter. Thomas Sumter (August 14, 1734 – June 1, 1832) was a hero of the American Revolution and went on to become a longtime member of the Congress of the United States. Sumter was born in Virginia in 1734. (Submitted on August 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Nathanael Greene statue finds new home in Greenville. An overview of the Greenville News Building and adjacent plaza and the relocation of the Nathanael Greene statue.
The building, which housed The News for nearly 50 years before the organization(Submitted on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)moved its headquarters feet away to East Broad and Falls streets in February, wont be imploded, but instead will undergo a gradual demolition that will be complete in August.Photographed by Mark Parker, October 25, 20243. Shot of where the former plaza and Greenville News Building was locatedDemolition and renovation began in 2017.
The building has been prepped over the past two weeks with crews removing windows and furniture and determining what can be recycled, said Debra Nelson, a spokeswoman for Brasfield & Gorrie, the contractor handling the work.
The demolition will clear the land for a new hotel, which as part of the 4-acre campus will include apartments, condos and office and retail space. (Greenville News, 5/29/2017)
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 2,020 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
