Piedmont in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Luther Samuel Payne
1888-1974
in greatful appreciation
for the persistent actions
of Mr. Payne, a rural mail
carrier 1913-53, that resulted
in the upgrading and improve-
ments of this road, for the
benefit of all citizens
who use it.
Erected 1977 by South Carolina Highway Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 34° 42.383′ N, 82° 26.317′ W. Marker is in Piedmont, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is at the intersection of Bessie Road (State Highway 86) and Old Pelzer Road, on the right when traveling west on Bessie Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Piedmont SC 29673, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rose Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Henry Pinckney Hammett (approx. 1.2 miles away); William Edgeworth Beattie (approx. 1.2 miles away); James Lawrence Orr (approx. 1.2 miles away); Garrison Cemetery (approx. 1.3 miles away); Joe Ronnie Hooper (approx. 1.3 miles away); Pepper School (approx. 2.6 miles away); Pelzer Public Schools World War II Memorial (approx. 4.6 miles away); Pelzer Schools (approx. 4.6 miles away); Pelzer Presbyterian Church (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Piedmont.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,146 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 6, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on May 25, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.