Spartanburg in Spartanburg County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Welcome to Croft State Natural Area
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 28, 2011
1. Welcome to Croft State Natural Area Marker
Croft State Natural Area covers 7,054 acres and was originally purchased by the State of South Carolina in 1949. It had been part of a 19,034-acre tract that served as a U.S. Army Infantry Replacement Training Center known as Camp Croft during World War II. Croft State Natural Area is now maintained as a special resource park because of its role as a large expanse of mostly undeveloped green space in the growing Spartanburg metropolitan area. Recreational activities include camping, fishing and picnicking as well as trails for hiking, mountain bikes and horseback riding.
South Carolina State Park Service Mission
To encourage people to discover South Carolina's state parks by providing resource-based recreational and educational opportunities that emphasize the conservation, protection and interpretation of the state's natural and cultural resources.
Croft State Natural Area Mission Statement
To preserve and protect significant natural and cultural features while promoting stewardship through educational services and scientific studies designed to interpret the resources of the park.
Erected by South Carolina State Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location.
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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 10 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Calvary Church / Glenn Springs (approx. 3.2 miles away); Camp Croft (approx. 3.9 miles away); Battle of Cedar Spring (approx. 4 miles away); Welcome to Glendale Shoals (approx. 5½ miles away); Pacolet River Heritage Preserve (approx. 5.7 miles away); Marysville School (approx. 6 miles away); Emmanuel Baptist Church Veterans Monument (approx. 6.2 miles away); Spartanburg Confederate War Monument (approx. 6.6 miles away); Spartanburg County War Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away); American Legion Memorial Archway (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spartanburg.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Early Iron Works (was approx. 5.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Camp Croft, South Carolina - US Army Infantry Replacement Training Center. This site is dedicated to Camp Croft, a WWII Army Infantry Replacement Center located near Spartanburg, S.C. (Submitted on May 28, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Camp Croft. The former
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 28, 2011
2. Welcome to Croft State Natural Area Marker
3. Camp Croft. The construction and operation of Camp Croft brought major changes to the Spartanburg and Pacolet area. (Submitted on May 29, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Barnett Family Cemetery - About 1803. Located on the main road into the Croft State Natural Area. (Submitted on May 29, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Additional commentary.
1. Camp Croft Cemeteries
There are several cemeteries in camp Croft State Nature Area. The easiest to access from the main road is the Barnett Family Cemetery. The other cemeteries are:
— Submitted May 29, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, 
South Carolina.
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3. Welcome to Croft State Natural Area Marker -
Mission Statements
Mission Statements
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4. Welcome to Croft State Natural Area Marker
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5. Croft State Natural Area Sign
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6. Piedmont Road (42-394) Leading Into the Park
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7. Piedmont Road (42-394) Leading Into the Park
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8. Pine Beetle Control Marker -
Located on Piedmont Road
Located on Piedmont Road
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9. Barnett Family Cemetery -
Croft State Natural Area
Croft State Natural Area
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10. Barnett Family Cemetery -
Croft State Natural Area
Croft State Natural Area
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11. Micajah Cicero Barnett Tombstone
Regt
Rev War
May 13 1760
Jan 9 1837
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12. Jane Barnett Tombstone
Jane Barnett, the wife
of Micajah Barnett who
willingly departed this
life for the love of Christ
December the 17th 1812
Aged 45 years.
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13. Sally Barnett Tombstone
lies the body of Sally
Barnett, the daughter of
M.C. Barnett & Jane his wife.
She departed this life Nov. the
12th 1812. Aged 20 years. Who
died in the hope of happiness.
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14. Lucy Hoots Tombstone
lies the body of Lucy
Hoots, the wife of Lawrence
Hoots & the daughter of M.C.
& Jane Barnett
Who departed this life
January the 18th 1813 in the
20th year of her life.
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15. Joseph Royal Barnett Tombstone
SC Militia
Rev War
Oct 10 1785
Jun 6 1812
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16. Agnes Glenn Tombstone
Rev. Jo Royal Barnett
Born ca 1756 VA
Died ca 1852 SC
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17. Joseph Barnett Tombstone
lies the body of Joseph
Barnett who departed this life
by the fall of a tree March 1st 1802
aged nearly 70 years.
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18. Lucy Barnett Tombstone
lies the body of
Lucy Barnett, wife of
Joseph Barnett dec.d
which she departed this
life in May 1812 aged
but 85 years. Who died in
hopes of happiness.
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19. Croft State Natural Area Office/Store
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20. Lake Tom Moore Craig (Lake Croft) -
Croft State Natural Area
Croft State Natural Area
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21. Lake Tom Moore Craig (Lake Croft) -
Croft State Natural Area
Croft State Natural Area
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,716 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21. submitted on May 29, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
