Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
South Carolina's First Nationally Chartered Bank
Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 24, 2026
1. South Carolina's First Nationally Chartered Bank Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 34° 50.977′ N, 82° 23.991′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It is at the intersection of West McBee Avenue and South Main Street, on the left when traveling west on West McBee Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 102 South Main Street, Greenville SC 29601, 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 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: South Carolina's First National Bank (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named South Carolina's First National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Poinsett's Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Poinsett's Spring (within shouting distance of this marker); Vardry McBee (within shouting distance of this marker); Joel Roberts Poinsett (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Kress Building (about 300 feet away); Stradley and Barr Dry Goods Store (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
Photographed by Tom Bosse, October 24, 2026
2. South Carolina's First Nationally Chartered Bank Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
