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

Flatwood

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, January 12, 2008

1. Flatwood Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This site was the center of a strong Spartanburg County agricultural community during the 1800s-1962. Flatwood, remembered for its strong family ties and caring people, was known for its outstanding family farm operations which included cotton, corn, grain, peaches, and cattle.
Flatwood

Home of
Flatwood grammar school—1920-1950's
Flatwood Championship Basball Teams—1930-1960
Cross Road Stores Junction
Some flamily names that made up this great heritage are
Anders • Godfrey • Massengale • Bennett • Good • McClimon • Brannon • Hannah • Pittman • Burnett • Hawkins • Ross • Byars • Hendricks • Smith • Cathcart • Hudson • Taylor • Cooper • James • Waddell • Davis • Johnson • Westmoreland • DeShields • Jones • Wood • DeYoung • Leonard • Dillard • Littlefield

GSP originated 1962 - BMW originated 1992

Erected 1999 by GPS and BMW.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1962.

Location. 34° 53.758′

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N, 82° 11.826′ W. Marker is in Greer, South Carolina, in Spartanburg County. Marker is at the intersection of Brockman McClimon Road (State Highway 12) and Stevens Road, on the right when traveling north on Brockman McClimon Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greer SC 29651, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Theron J. Hendrix Memorial Highway (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hugh Porter & Jane Baily McClimon (approx. 1.6 miles away); McClimons Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Early White Settlement / The Massacre of Jacob Hite (approx. 2.7 miles away); M106A1 Mortar Carrier (approx. 2.8 miles away); Greer Area Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); All Wars Memorial (approx. 2.8 miles away); Ronnie Eugene Norris Remembrance Fountain (approx. 2.8 miles away); AH-1 Cobra Helicopter (approx. 2.9 miles away); Abner Creek Baptist Church (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greer.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, January 12, 2008

2. Flatwood Marker

BMW at Flatwood Fields image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, January 12, 2008

3. BMW at Flatwood Fields

Flatwood Marker -<br>Looking North Along SC-12 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 17, 2011

4. Flatwood Marker -
Looking North Along SC-12

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 17, 2011

5. Flatwood Marker

Flatwood Marker -<br>BMW at Flatwood in Background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, February 17, 2011

6. Flatwood Marker -
BMW at Flatwood in Background

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,666 times since then and 100 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2008, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 25, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.