Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Old Glory
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
1. Old Glory Marker
"Old Glory" or "The Stars and Stripes" as our present day American flag is referred to, is the most recognizable symbol of freedom, unity and hope on earth. Our flag and its meaning are described in the lyrics of our national anthem, "The Star Spangled Banner" by Francis Scott Key. After Hawaii was admitted as the 50th state on August 21, 1959, a new 50-star flag was needed. An Executive Order of President Eisenhower on that date provided for the arrangement of the stars in nine staggered horizontal rows and eleven staggered columns. This, the 27th flag of the United States, became the official flag on July 4th, 1960.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1960.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 34° 50.837′ N, 82° 24.021′ W. Marker was in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It was at the intersection of South Main Street and East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south
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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
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
2. Old Glory Marker
Other markers no longer nearby. Guilford Courthouse Flag (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Greenville's General (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Francis Marion (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Thomas Sumter (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Andrew Pickens (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); The Betsy Ross Flag (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Moultrie Flag (was a few steps from this
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 25, 2024
3. 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 attached to the building were removed.
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1. Old Glory. This famous name was coined by Captain William Driver, a shipmaster of Salem, Massachusetts, in 1831. (Submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Old Glory. Old Glory is a common nickname for the flag of the United States, bestowed by William Driver, an early nineteenth century American sea captain. However, it also refers specifically to the flag owned by Driver, which has become one of the U.S.'s most treasured historical artifacts. (Submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Former Greenville News building demolition expected in May. Greenville News article citing the demolition of the building scheduled for 2017. Many of the markers listed at this corner were attached to the building.
The letters atop The Greenville News building have been removed, signaling the imminent end of one of Main Street's distinctive buildings for more than half a century...(Submitted on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
On Tuesday, work began to remove the statue of Nathanael Greene, the Revolutionary War general credited as the namesake of Greenville and a figure crucial in winning the South for the patriots. (Greenville News, 3/20/2017)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,332 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 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.
