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

"The Shack"

Photographed By Brian Scott, June 13, 2009

1. "The Shack" Marker

Inscription. The Shack, built in 1937, served as a snack bar and rustic gathering place on the campus of the university's coordinated women's college until it was moved to Furman's new campus in 1961. Now a student residence, it is the only remaining structure from the former Greenville Woman's College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 34° 55.717′ N, 82° 26.3′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is located on the campus of Furman University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29617, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Old College" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Greenville Woman’s College Bell (about 400 feet away); Furman University (about 400 feet away); Dr. John Todd Anderson (about 400 feet away); Furman University 50th Anniversary Plaza (about 500 feet away); Bell Tower (about 600 feet away); Clark Murphy Housing Complex (about 700 feet away); Judson Hall (about 800 feet away); The Earle Infirmary (approx. 0.2 miles away); John E. Johns Hall (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Also see . . . Furman University.

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Photographed By Brian Scott, June 13, 2009

2. "The Shack" and Marker

Photographed By Brian Scott, June 13, 2009

3. The Shack

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,164 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 11, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.