Anderson in Anderson County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

High Shoals

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008

1. High Shoals Marker

Inscription. 2.9 miles south on Rocky River
Anderson Water, Light, & Power Co.,
organized in 1894 by
William C. Whitner,
was successful the next year
in transmitting electricity over
the distance of six miles
to Anderson.
This achievement was a herald
of the industrial revolution
in the South.

Erected 1956 by Anderson County Historical Association. (Marker Number 4-2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina, Anderson County Historical Association/Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.

Location. 34° 28.999′ N, 82° 36.252′ W. Marker is in Anderson, South Carolina, in Anderson County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway Lake Road and Belton Highway (U.S. 178), on the right when traveling east on Broadway Lake Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anderson SC 29621, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Silver Brook Veterans Monument (approx. 1.7 miles away); Mrs. J.D. Chapman (approx. 2 miles away); Old Silverbrook Veterans Memorial (approx. 2 miles away);

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In Honor and Remembrance (approx. 2 miles away); The Greeley Institute (approx. 2.3 miles away); Anderson Boys' High School (approx. 2½ miles away); McDuffie High School (approx. 2½ miles away); Anderson County Courthouse Annex Park (approx. 2.6 miles away); University Hill (approx. 2.7 miles away); William Law Watkins (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.

Also see . . .
1. Rocky River (South Carolina). The Rocky River is a tributary of the Savannah River in the U.S. state of South Carolina. (Submitted on June 15, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. South Carolina Whitewater - Rocky River, Anderson County. The starting location is a short drive from Anderson, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. (Submitted on September 21, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

3. Crybaby Bridge. Crybaby Bridge is a nickname given to some bridges. (Submitted on September 21, 2010, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Additional commentary.

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 23, 2008

2. High Shoals Marker

1. Picnics and a Small Zoo
Early in this century one of the most popular spots in the vicinity of Anderson was High Shoals on Rocky River. The old water mill, then in operation, was a big attraction; and out in the river the huge rocks were big enough to hold a picnic party. About 1920 the mill was operating six days a week and the owner, the late W.L. Brissey, made something of a showplace of the area, adding a small zoo and a pavilion. (Source: Sketches of Anderson County, The Anderson Tricentennial Committee, 1969.)

— Submitted August 26, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.

2. Anderson's "Cry Baby" Bridge
High Shoals Road crosses the Rocky River at the high shoals point. The bridge which crosses the river is known by locals as Cry Baby Bridge. The local legend (which is repeated in nearly every county in South Carolina) tells of a woman and her infant who died in a car crash off the bridge. By crossing the bridge halfway and repeating a chant, one can hear a baby cry, or a woman scream, or see a ghostly car pass. The story of Cry Baby Bridge has certainly reached urban legend status. (Source: Wikipedia.)

— Submitted January 3, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson,
Photographed By Joel Oncale, September 1, 2017

3. High Shoals Marker
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