Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Roger Craft Peace Plaza
Photographed by Brian Scott, March 22, 2009
1. Roger Craft Peace Plaza Marker
(May 19, 1899 - August 20, 1968)
Reporter, Editor, Business Manager,
Publisher _ _ _ The Complete Newspaperman,
Who guided The Greenville News and The Greenville Piedmont to eminence among newspapers.
Who inspired successful ventures in radio and television,
And whose labors for his community, state and nation were unstinting
Patriot, public servant and entrepreneur,
Cherished by his friends who were warmed by his affection and loyalty,
Respected by all others who were reassured by his fairness and integrity.
by his associates of
The Greenville News-Piedmont Company.
Erected by Greenville News-Piedmont Company.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Industry & Commerce • Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 34° 50.833′ N, 82° 24′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It is at the intersection of East Broad Street and South Main Street, on the left when traveling west on East Broad Street
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 7 other markers are within walking distance of 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 300 feet away); Chamber of Commerce Building (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. The Betsy Ross Flag (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); Greenville's General (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Francis Marion (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Thomas Sumter (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Andrew Pickens (was within shouting distance of this marker
Photographed by Brian Scott
2. Roger Craft Peace Plaza and Marker -
Marker in Far Left
Greenville News Building in Background
Marker in Far Left
Greenville News Building in Background
Also see . . .
1. Roger C. Peace. Roger Craft Peace (May 19, 1899 - August 20, 1968) was a United States Senator from South Carolina. (Submitted on March 22, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Roger Craft Peace (1899-1968) - Find a Grave Memorial. Interred at Historic Springwood Cemetery, Greenville, South Carolina. (Submitted on March 22, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. Roger Craft Peace
Peace, Roger Craft, a Senator from South Carolina; born in Greenville, Greenville County, S.C., May 19, 1899; attended the public schools and graduated from Furman University, Greenville, S.C., in 1919; newspaper reporter, sports editor, editor, business manager, and publisher in Greenville, S.C.; during the First World War served as an instructor in the United States Army at Camp Perry in 1918; colonelon the Governors staff 1930-1934; trustee of Furman University 1938-1948; appointed on August 5, 1941, as a Democrat to the United States Senate to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alva M. Lumpkin, who had been appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James F. Byrnes, and served from August 5, 1941, until November 4, 1941; was not a candidate for election to the vacancy; resumed his career of writing, publishing, and civic activities; at the time of his death was chairman of Multimedia, Inc.; died in Greenville, S.C., August 20, 1968; interment in Springwood Cemetery. (Source: Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress.)Photographed by Brian Scott3. Roger Craft Peace
(1899-1968)U.S. Senator from S.C.
1941— Submitted March 22, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.Photographed by Brian Scott4. Roger Croft Peace Plaza -
Looking West
Peace Center in RearPhotographed by Brian Scott5. Roger Craft Peace Plaza -
Corner of Main and Broad
City Call in BackgroundPhotographed by Brian Scott6. Nathanael Greene Overlooking
Corner of Main and BroadPhotographed by Mark Parker, October 25, 20247. Southeast corner of Main and BroadLocation 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,741 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1. submitted on March 22, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 2. submitted on March 31, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 22, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 7. submitted on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
