Mauldin in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mauldin
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 14, 2012
1. Mauldin Marker
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Front
This area was settled soon after the Revolution, and a community grew up here on the road from Greenville to Laurens. It was later known as Butlers Crossroads for Willis W. Butler, who acquired a tract including the intersection of the Laurens and Reedy River roads in 1853. This community became a town after the Greenville & Laurens Railroad completed its line here in 1885 and built a frame passenger and freight depot 1/4 mi. N on Jenkins Street in 1886.
The new town was named for Lt. Gov. William L. Mauldin (1845-1912), president of the Greenville & Laurens Railroad 1881-85, state representative and senator, and lt. governor 1886-1890. Mauldin was first chartered in 1890, with its limits a half-mile radius from the depot. The depot was torn down in 1953. Two historic stores of note are the John S. Hill Store (ca. 1906), 1/4 mi. E on Main Street, and Masseys General Store (1931), at Main Street and White Drive.
Erected 2011 by City of Mauldin and the Greenville County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 23-46.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is
this page online
Location. 34° 46.8′ N, 82° 18.317′ W. Marker is in Mauldin, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It is on City Century Drive, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10 City Century Drive, Mauldin SC 29662, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate and in the Greater Greenville-Spartanburg Area. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The History of the Gosnell Cabin (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mauldin United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away); Laurel Creek Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Bethel Community Training Ground (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Old Oak Tree (approx. 1.9 miles away); Bethel Church (approx. 1.9 miles away); Bethel Church Cemetery (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Old Arbor (approx. 1.9 miles away); Reedy River Factory (approx. 2½ miles away); Lake Conestee in Transition (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mauldin.
Also see . . .
1. Greenville and Laurens Railroad. The Greenville and Laurens Railroad was a railroad that served the South Carolina Upstate region in the late 19th century. (Submitted on October 15, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. McDaniel Cemetery
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 14, 2012
2. Mauldin Marker
Front
Front
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 14, 2012
3. Mauldin Marker
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Reverse
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 14, 2012
4. Mauldin Marker
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Reverse
Photographed by Brian Scott, October 14, 2012
5. Mauldin Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott
6. William L. Mauldin
1845-1912
1845-1912
S.C. House of Rep 1882-1883 and 1899-1900
S.C. Senate 1882-1883 and 1902-1912
Lt. Gov. of S.C. 1886-1890
President Pro Tempore 1909-1912
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,381 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 15, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
