Saluda in Saluda County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mr. Philemon B. Waters
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 4, 2011
1. Mr. Philemon B. Waters Marker
Mr. Philemon B. Waters
who envisioned and spearheaded the
Saluda County Beautification Program
organized February 1966
Pride in his town and county live through
his untiring efforts as evidenced
by plantings of dogwood, flaming
red canna beds, and encouraged display
of our American flag.
This plaque placed in humble recognition,
sincere and deep appreciation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.
Location. 34° 0.391′ N, 81° 46.033′ W. Marker is in Saluda, South Carolina, in Saluda County. It is at the intersection of Travis Avenue and South Carolina Highway 178 on Travis Avenue. Marker is located attached to the northeast brick entrance to Travis Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saluda SC 29138, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Colonel William Barrett Travis (a few steps from this marker); Red Bank Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Saluda (approx. 0.4 miles away); Clock Donated to the Town of Saluda and Saluda County (approx. 0.4 miles away); Pierce M. Butler / The Palmetto Regiment (approx. 0.4 miles
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Photographed by Brian Scott, April 4, 2011
2. Mr. Philemon B. Waters Marker -
Northeast Brick Entrance to Travis Park
Northeast Brick Entrance to Travis Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 955 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 11, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
