Anderson in Anderson County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Four Way Test
Rotary International
Photographed by Brian Scott, January 2, 2013
1. The Four Way Test Marker
In 1932, Rotarian Herbey Taylor created The Four Way Test, a code of ethics adopted by Rotary 11 years later. The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions:
Of the things we think, say or do
1. Is it the Truth?
2. Is it Fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
4. Will be be Beneficial to all concerned?
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
Location. 34° 30.183′ N, 82° 39′ W. Marker is in Anderson, South Carolina, in Anderson County. It is on South Main Street (State Highway 28), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in the block between West Whitner and West Benson Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 South Main Street, Anderson SC 29621, 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 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: Anderson County Court House -- 1898 (a few steps from this marker); Anderson County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); William Church Whitner (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. The Four Way Test. The Four-Way Test" of the things we think, say or do is a test used by Rotarians world-wide as a moral code for personal and business relationships. (Submitted on January 7, 2013, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Herbert J. Taylor. Herbert J. Taylor (18 April 1893 - 1 May 1978) was a business executive, civic leader and sponsor of Christian organizations who belonged to the United States of America. (Submitted on January 7, 2013, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Rotary International
Photographed by Brian Scott, January 2, 2013
2. The Four Way Test Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2013, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,615 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2013, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
