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

Walter Hyatt/Champ Hood

— Spartanburg Music Trail —

Walter Hyatt Marker (updated) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

1. Walter Hyatt Marker (updated)

Inscription. Walter Hyatt
1949-1996 Walter Hyatt was a prolific songwriter and performer and a founding member of the influential Americana groups Uncle Walt's Band and the Contenders. Raised in Spartanburg, Hyatt joined the Austin and Nashville music scenes, releasing several critically praised solo albums. He is remembered as a gifted songwriter, with his songs recorded by Lyle Lovett, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Jerry Jeff Walker.

Champ Hood
1952-2001 DesChamps "Champ" Hood was a founding member of the highly influential Americana groups Uncle Walt's Band and the Contenders. An award-winning multi-instrumentalist, the Spartanburg native spent most of his career performing in Austin and Nashville, regularly working as a session player and touring performer with artists such as Guy Clark, Toni Price and Lyle Lovett.

Erected by Spartanburg Philharmonic.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Spartanburg Music Trail series list.

Location. 34° 56.913′ N, 81° 55.967′ W. Marker is in Spartanburg, South Carolina, in Spartanburg

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County. It is on West Broad Street east of South Spring Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 W Broad St, Spartanburg SC 29306, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 135 West Main Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 156 West Main Street (about 300 feet away); Daniel Morgan Monument (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Daniel Morgan Monument (about 300 feet away); Billy Walker/Clara Smith (about 300 feet away); Spartanburg Town Clock (about 300 feet away); Chaser the Border Collie (about 300 feet away); Citizens & Southern National Bank (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spartanburg.

More about this marker. The original markers for the Spartanburg Music Trail have been replaced. This specific marker was relocated from 174 E Main St & Liberty St (GPS 34.95022, -81.92936).

Also see . . .
1. Walter Hyatt. Walter Hyatt (October 25, 1949 - May 11, 1996) was an American singer and songwriter. His band, known as Uncle Walt's Band, was involved in the music scene in Austin, Texas from its inception and is credited with being the original Americana Artist. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Uncle Walt's Band

Champ Hood Marker (updated) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

2. Champ Hood Marker (updated)

. Walter Hyatt, Champ Hood, and David Ball (country singer) formed Uncle Walt's Band. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

3. Spartanburg Music Trail. The Spartanburg Music Trail debuts in downtown Feb. 11. (Submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Walter Hyatt/Champ Hood Marker at new location image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, February 21, 2025

3. Walter Hyatt/Champ Hood Marker at new location

Located on the former "Wall Street", which is now pedestrian only.

Walter Hyatt Marker (original) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

4. Walter Hyatt Marker (original)

DesChamps Hood Marker (original) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

5. DesChamps Hood Marker (original)

Walter Hyatt/DesChamps Hood Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, February 14, 2011

6. Walter Hyatt/DesChamps Hood Marker

Original location at E Main St & Liberty St

Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,478 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on February 22, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 17, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.