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

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The South Carolina Flag

Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008

1. The South Carolina Flag Marker

Inscription. Our South Carolina state flag represents one of the oldest flag designs still in use. Its design elements go back to 1765 when three white crescents were used on a blue flag by protesters against the Stamp Act. Ten years later, a flag with a single crescent, or new moon, was hoisted in the Revolutionary War. Colonel William Moultrie designed a flag for the South Carolina soldiers using the blue color of their uniforms as the field and a silver crescent, which the soldiers wore on the front of their caps. The Palmetto tree was added to the flag later after the tree figured prominently on the battle of Fort Moultrie on June 28, 1776. When the people of Charleston heard that the British planned to capture Sullivan's Island, Colonel Moultrie and others built a fort of Palmetto logs on the island. When the British warships came to Sullivan's Island, Colonel Moultrie and his soldiers defeated them, partly because the British cannonballs simply sank into the soft, tough Palmetto logs.

Erected 2006.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles •

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War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1776.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 34° 50.836′ N, 82° 24.015′ W. Marker was in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It was at the intersection of East Broad Street and South Main Street, on the right when traveling east on East Broad Street. Marker and flag was s located in the Peace Plaza, surrounding the Nathanael Greene Statue, across from the Peace Center for the Performing Arts. The Greenville News Building, to which many of the area markers were attached, was demolished in 2017. The Nathanael Greene statue was moved to a new location. 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

The South Carolina Flag and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008

2. The South Carolina Flag and Marker

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: Roger Craft Peace Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Harper Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit of Freedom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Greenville 9-11 Memorial (about 300 feet away); Nick Strange (about 400 feet away); Chamber of Commerce Building (about 400 feet away); Wyche Pavilion (about 500 feet away); Joel Roberts Poinsett (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Other markers no longer nearby. Old Glory (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); Greenville's General (was a few steps from this marker but has

Southeast corner of Main and Broad image. Click for full size.

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.

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); Guilford Courthouse Flag (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Moultrie Flag (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . .
1. Flag of South Carolina. The flag of South Carolina is believed to have been originally designed in 1775 for use by South Carolinian troops during the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Former Greenville News building demolition expected in May. Greenville News article citing the demolition of the building and the removal of the Nathanael Greene statue 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
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distinctive buildings for more than half a century...

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)

(Submitted on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)

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 1,674 times since then and 42 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.