Historical Markers Near You
Early White Settlement, also, The Massacre of Jacob Hite. [Marker Front]:
Early White Settlement. By 1768 Indian traders and land speculators Richard Pearis (d. 1794) and Jacob Hite of Virginia acquired large tracts from the Cherokees in present-day Greenville County. Though royal authorities disputed the validity of these titles, Pearis and Hite moved their families to this area between 1768 and 1775., [Marker Reverse]: The Massacre of Jacob Hite. Jacob Hite settled nearby with his wife Frances Madison Hite and their family in 1775. He continued his trade with the Cherokees. In June 1776, Cherokees killed his son James. On July 1, 1776, Cherokees killed Jacob Hite and kidnapped his wife and two daughters. Frances Hite’s body was recovered, but the Hite daughters were never found.
Mike Garfield.
In Memory of Mike Garfield Friend of Children . Community Servant Lover of Greer . Dream Builder Visionary for Kids Planet and Kids Planet Too Through the laughter of those at play, Mike's legacy endures. His character and his dreams will continue on! 1939 - 2001.
Suber's Mill. Four generations of the Suber family have owned and operated a waterpowered grist mill on Princess Creek, a branch of the Enoree River, since shortly after the Civil War. James A. Suber (1826-1923) ran a sawmill and whiskey still a short distance upstream before serving in the Confederate army, and added a grist mill at that site soon after he returned to Greenville County.(Continued on other side), (Back): , (Continued from other side ) , Suber's Mill is one of the only water-powered mills still grinding corn and selling corn meal in S.C. James Suber's son Walter Hillary Suber (1860-1952) built this mill between 1908 and 1912; it has been in almost continuous operation since. Though occasionally run by renters, it has been run by the family since 1955, beginning with Walter H. Suber. Jr. (1915-2010).
Worth Barnett Overpass.
Named in 1986 by action of the General Assembly and Highway Commission in Recognition of his distinguished public service as Mayor of Greer 1967-1979 and as a member Greer City Council 1955-59 1961-66.
M106A1 Mortar Carrier.
1964 Modification of the M-113 armoured personnel carrier fitted with a 4.2-inch mortar on a rotating turntable for highly mobile firepower. The M106A1 is capable of amphibious operation and speeds of 40 MPH. The M106A1 has seen extensive combat experience in vietnam and in all theatres of war throughout the world..
Ronnie Eugene Norris Remembrance Fountain.
This fountain is dedicated to the honor and memory of Ronnie Eugene Norris. , He was the son of Thomas and Martha Norris and a graduate of Greer High School - the class of 1965. Ronnie gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country in Vietnam on December 27, 1966. , Whether my life and death are for peace and a new hope, or for nothing, I cannot say. It is you who must say this. I leave you my death. Give it its meaning. I was young. I gave my life. Remember me..
Greer Area Veterans Memorial.
Dedicated to the memory of all the members of the Armed Forces from the Greer area who sacrificed their lives in the defense of our country..
All Wars Memorial. [Marker's West Face]: Dedicated to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice, and in honor of all who served their country in time of need.
Duty Honor Country. [Marker's South Face]: The Purple Heart is America's oldest military decoration, It was established and designed by General George Washington on August 7, 1782, then called the Badge of Military Merit., On February 22, 1932, the Army War Department revived this award as the "Purple Heart" and on December 3, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt extended the Purple Heart Decoration to the Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard effective December 6, 1941. On November 12, 1952 the award eligibility was retroactively extended to April 5, 1917, to cover World War I., Eligibilty requirements today for the Puprle Heart are to any member of the Armed Force or any Civilian National of the United States who while serving in any capacity with one of the United States Armed Forces, has been wounded or killed, or who has died or may hereafter die after being wounded in action against an enemy of the United States., A Purple Heart will be issued to the next of kin of each person entitled to a posthumous award., [Marker's East Face]: Dedicated to the American prisoners of war and those missing in action POW MIA You are not forgotten "When you go home tell them of us and say for your tomorrow we gave our today.". [Marker's North Face]: The Highest award our county bestows for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty., The Medal of Honor, South Carolina Recipients Anderson, Webster . Atkins, Thomas E. . Barker, Charles H. . Dozier, James C. . Foster, Gary Evans . Hall, Thomas Lee . Heriot, James D. . ilton, Richmond H. . Kennedy, John T. . Knight, Noah O. . Mabry, George L. Jr. . McWhorter, William A. . Smith, Furman L. . Stowers, Freddie . Villepigue, John C. . Williams, Charles Q. . Elliot, Middleton Stuart . Floyd, Edward . Howe, James D. . Kennemore, Robert S. . McGinty, John J. III . Moffett, William A. . Owens, Robert Allen . Sullivan, Daniel Augustus Joseph . Thornton, Michael Edwin . Truesdell, Donald Leroy . Watkins, Lewis G. . Wheeler, George Huber . Williams, James E., These uncommonly courageous men hold the highest award a grateful nation bestows for valor on the battlefield. They are revered from the highest offices in the land. They should be known by the people.
AH-1 Cobra Helicopter. , First helicopter designed for close air troop support equipped with varied armaments including gatling guns and missiles capable of high maneuverability at speeds of 141 MPH. 1,116 AH-1Gs were deployed to Vietnam from 1967 to 1973 logging over one million miles of service. Modified models have been used world wide since 1973.
Stone Mortar.
Discovered about 1930 by Henry Clark near Frohawk Creek on property belonging to J.T. Moon. Most likely used to crack and grind corn and acorns into meal by a band of Lower Cherokee, this mortar is highly unusual because of its massive dimensions, a fact which suggests the possibility that a permanent village was once located nearby..
Tribute to Greer Firefighters.
Presented to: The Greer Fire Department In recognition of the dedicated service provided by the Greer Firefighters and in tribute to firefighters everywhere, "The Hero is commonly the simplest and abscurest of Men" Henry David Thoreau.
101 Trade Street.
The National Register of Historic Places 101 Trade Street Greer Downtown Historic District South Carolina Department of Archives And History.
National Highway. , (front) , The Bankhead National Hwy. Association was formed in 1916 with the goal of creating a transcontinental highway that would run from Washington, D.C. to San Diego, CA. When completed in 1920, it became the second transcontinental highway in the U.S. The National Hwy., also known as the Bankhead Hwy., connected towns across the S.C. Upstate. It crossed into S.C. near Blacksburg and passed through Gaffney, Spartanburg, Greer, Greenville, and Anderson. (Continued on other side). (back) (Continued from other side). John Hollis Bankhead (1842-1920), A U.S. Senator from Alabama and advocate of the Good Roads Movement, sponsored the Federal Road Aid Act of 1916, which authorized $75 million for road improvement and was the first federal highway funding law. The National Hwy. passed through Greer, following what is now Poinsett St. Later, the Super Hwy. (now Wade Hampton Blvd.) and Interstate 85 would replace the National Hwy. as the main route from Charlotte to Atlanta.
Spring-Wood Park. This park was planned and developed by The Greer City Council with reconstruction finance corporation funds.
Southern Bleachery Mill Village, also, Mill Superintendent House. , (side 1) , This is one of more than fifty houses built in 1923-24 for employees of Southern Bleachery, a textile processing plant opened at the east end of Mill St. in 1924. The mill village and plant were designed by J.E. Sirrine and Co. The village and nearby area included churches, stores, schools, a gold course, and tennis courts used by workers. (Continued on other side). (side 2) (Continued from other side). Housing for the plant's overseers was located here on what became known as "Boss Hill." The house on this corner was home to mill superintendents and was the largest of eight Craftsman-style cedar-shake bungalows and garages built on the hill. Houses in the village were company-owned until 1965, when Southern Bleachery closed after several decades as the largest employer in Taylors.
Indian Boundary Line. This marks the eastern boundary (the present Greenville-Spartanburg county line) between the Cherokee Nation and the province of South Carolina from the end of the Cherokee War (1759-61) until 1777. In that year, the Treaty of DeWitt's Corner extended the western boundary of South Carolina to the Savannah River.
Chick Springs. , [Front]: , Dr. Burwell Chick opened a resort at these mineral springs in 1840. A spacious hotel and cottages accommodated a large number of summer guests. After Dr. Chick's death, the springs were operated by his sons Pettus and Reuben, and after 1857 by Franklin Talbird and John T. Henery, lowcountry developers. In the 1860s, the war ended the heyday of the resort. , [Reverse]: , After 1885, George Westmoreland began to reestablish the springs as a resort. In 1903, the Chick Springs Company was formed to sell water and maintain a hotel. From this time, J.A. Bull was principal developer. A military academy was located here 1916-17, and Steedly Clinic and Sanitarium 1919-32. An amusement park has been operated at Chick Springs since 1927.
Theron J. Hendrix Memorial Highway.
Honoring Theron J. Hendrix , Engineer with South Carolina State Highway Department 1927--1970 , State Highway Engineer 1962--1970.
Flatwood. , This site was the center of a strong Spartanburg County agricultural community during the 1800s-1962. Flatwood, remembered for its strong family ties and caring people, was known for its outstanding family farm operations which included cotton, corn, grain, peaches, and cattle.
, Flatwood, Home of , Flatwood grammar school—1920-1950's , Flatwood Championship Basball Teams—1930-1960 , Cross Road Stores Junction. , Some flamily names that made up this great heritage are , Anders . Godfrey . Massengale . Bennett . Good . McClimon . Brannon . Hannah . Pittman . Burnett . Hawkins . Ross . Byars . Hendricks . Smith . Cathcart . Hudson . Taylor . Cooper . James . Waddell . Davis . Johnson . Westmoreland . DeShields . Jones . Wood . DeYoung . Leonard . Dillard . Littlefield, GSP originated 1962 - BMW originated 1992
Indian Boundary Line. This marks the eastern boundary (the present Greenville-Spartanburg county line) between the Cherokee Nation and the province of South Carolina from the end of the Cherokee War (1759-61) until 1777. In that year, the Treaty of DeWitt's Corner extended the western boundary of South Carolina to the Savannah River.
Taylors First Baptist Church. , (front) , Taylors First Baptist Church traces its origins to the years of the American Civil War. The church organized as Chick Springs Church on August 28, 1864 at the conclusion of a week of camp meetings. The congregation first met near the Chick Springs area. Alfred Taylor was the first clerk. Dr. James C. Furman, first president of Furman University, was pastor 1867-1870. (Continued on other side). (back) (Continued from other side). In 1873 the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway completed its new line, which included a depot on land owned by Alfred Taylor. In 1884 the congregation voted to move their church to a new location nearer the depot. The original building was deconstructed and rebuilt at the new location in 1885, and the church was renamed Taylors Church. The oldest extant building on the current campus was built in 1922.
Pelham Mill. . First Textile Mill in Greenville County., . Site used for textile manufacturing from 1820-1935., . The mortared stone dam spanning the Enoree River was built with six sluice gates in the 1880's. Rocky Field Creek runs from the North to the South through the mill site., . The first mill was built in 1820 by Rev. Tomas Hutchings from Rhode Island., . He bought the land from Charles Dean, who on November 30, 1798 was given a land grant by the state of South Carolina for 167 acres on the North side of the Enoree River, Dean sold to Hutchings on February 29, 1820., . The Buena Vista Cotton Factory, or Hutchings Factory, had 144 spindles and burned in 1825., . Before 1830, Josiah Kilgore and Phillip C. Lester took over the title. Lester bought out Kilgore and operated the Lester Factory. It was destroyed by fire in 1853., . It is believed that the Mill Office was constructed in 1870., . On February 2, 1880, Pelham Manufactruing Co. purchased 303.5 acres, cotton factory, grist mill and other property of George W. Lester at a public auction held by US Marshall Robert W. Wallace for $13,400., . Lester and Brothers had declared bankruptcy primarily due to not modernizing as other local cotton mills did., . In 1882, the name was changed to the Pelham Factory at Lester's Bridge. It had 60 employees and 2,032 spindles., . The current dam was built between 1880 and 1890., . The 1890 flood damaged the mill office and it was moved to the east side of Highway 14., . By 1907, there were 300 employees, 10,752 spindles and 4, 359 bales of cotton were processed., . In 1919, the mill supplemented it's water powered machinery with steam-powered machinery., . In 1935, there were 11,112 spindles when the mill closed., . The vacant mill was destroyed by in 1943., . The Mill Office became the Pelham Post office from the late 1930's until 1996., . On September 11, 2002, the Mill Office was moved to it's current site to make room for the enlargement of Highway 14.
Cotton Mills. , By 1820 one of the first cotton mills in Greenville County was located at these river shoals. Pelham Manufacturing Co. purchased a mill here sixty years later.
Cherokee Boundary (1767). , [Front]: , In 1766-67 S.C. and N.C. negotiated with the Cherokee to establish a boundary between Indian land to the west and new settlement to the east. This north-south line ran past this point to N.C. and on to Va. In S.C. it ran north from near present-day Honea Path, crossed the Reedy River near present-day Princeton, and ended at the S.C.-N.C. line. , [Reverse]: , The Cherokee ceded all land east of the 1767 line to the colonies of S.C. and N.C. In 1786, when S.C. created its first counties, the line from the Reedy River to the S.C.-N.C. line south of Tryon, N.C. was the boundary for Greenville County between both Spartanburg and Laurens Counties. In 1793 the Greenville boundary shifted east to accommodate new settlers south of the Enoree River.
McClimons Memorial.
In memory of Hugh Porter McClimons, his wife, Jane Bailey, and her brothers, Hugh and Robert Bailey, pioneers, who helped build this section of Greenville and Spartanburg district. , Hugh Porter McClimons came from Aronak, Ireland, at the age of 12, with Hugh Bailey in 1792. Huge Bailey returned to Ireland later and brought his orphaned sister, Jane, age 8 and brother Robert. They settled south of Spartanburg, were partners in land, later they all moved on Enoree River in Greenville, manufactured iron ore and ran a mill. The land where this monument stands is a part of the original tract owned by Hugh Porter McClimons. , Hugh Porter McClimons, 1780-1827, and Jane Bailey, 1785-1880, were married in 1809. , Their children were:. Hugh Porter, Jr. 1815-1879 Married Nancy H. Wood 1814-1887 Sallie 1811-1895 " Jeremiah Gleen 1802-1885 Elizabeth 1819-1857 " Nathaniel Smith - - John Pressley 1822-1865 " Mary Smith 1825-1885 Edward - - unmarried Nancy - - " Silos R. Hawkins , A loyal and patriotic family who have faithfully performed the duties to their country in every war, to the present day. , Armed with the breast plate of righteousness, holding the shield of faith, in one hand and a sword of the spirit, in the other. , A helmet of salvation..
Hugh Porter and Jane Baily McClimon. , Born to this union, six children, John Pressely gave the land for Liberty Hill Church. The first church was logs. Sallie McClimon married Jeremiah Glenn. They gave most of the money to build the first frame building. A committee asked Sallie Glenn to let the church be named Glenns Chapel. She was not seeking honor and did not agree. June 19, 1980 relatives moved the Glenns from the family plot to Liberty Hill Church beside her father and mother Hugh Porter and Jane McClimon.
Methodist Men Memorial.
Methodist Men Memorial. in memory of John Lewis. Pres. Elbert Talley. Erected. Rev. Harold O. Mims. 1959 .
Gilreath's Mill.
State of South Carolina Department of Archives and History Gilreath's Mill has been entered on The National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior under provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966.
Hampton.
Anthony Hampton Feb. 3, 1715 - July 1776 with wife, son Preston, and grandson massacreed by Cherokee Indians, July 1776 Tyger River, Spartanburg District, S. C. Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton 1752 - 1835 Col. Wade Hampton, 1791 - 1858 Lt. Gen Wade Hampton, 1818 - 1902.
Camp Sevier. This camp, named in honor of John Sevier, Lieut. Col., N.C. militia, 1777, Col., 1781, Brig. Gen., U.S.P.A., 1796, was approved as cantonment site May 21, 1917. The 30th Division trained here from August 28, 1917 to May 1, 1918; the 81st, from May 18, 1918 to July 16, 1918; the 20th, from August 12, 1918 to February 28, 1919.
Rev. James R. Rosemond. [West side of marker]:
Feb. 1, 1819 - Aug.5, 1902 This monument is erected to the glory of God in memory of the Rev. James R. Rosemond, founder and organizer, who gave his life advancing the cause of Methodism throughout the Piedmont area. , Churches built under the Pastorate of Father Rosemond , From 1866 to 1869 Greenville County Mt. Zion Mt. Moriah St. Marks Laurel Creek Golden Grove St. Paul John Wesley St. Matthews Mt. Olivet Wesley Chapel , From 1869 to 1900 Moses Chapel Mt Sinai St. Luke Mt. Carmel Fork Church St. John Jenkins Chapel Bethel II. , [East side of marker]: In memory of Rev. James R. Rosemond Feb. 1, 1819 Aug. 5, 1902 , York County Yorkville Church New Hope Harmony Grove St. James Hopewell Green Pond Bethel Church Cedar Grove Stooping Pine St. Matthews. , [North side of marker]: Spartanburg County Silver Hill Allen Chapel Parker School House Sardis Chapel Union Grove (N.C.) Pine Grove Holly Springs Wesley Chapel Dunton Chapel A Church at Pendleton. , [South side of marker]: Anderson County Thompson Centennial The Church at Belton Bethel (Williamston) Moses Chapel Pickens County Pickens Chapel Old Pickens Chapel Oconee County Reedsville Church Fairfield Bethel Grove A Church at Seneca St. Stephens Bethlehem A Church at Walhalla.
Woods Fort.
1775 Near this site stood Woods Fort A refuge for women and children from the Cherokee Indians.
Fred W. Symmes Hall of Science. This Hall of Science is Dedicated to the Memory of
Fred W. Symmes 1879-1957. Textile Manufacturer, Public Servant, Seeker after Knowledge, who throughout a long life labored unceasingly for the cause of Education, Constructed through the generosity of the Fred W. Symmes Foundation 1988, Trustees: William H. Orders, Wilson C. Wearn, Katherine McKinnon Wilkinson
Abner Creek Baptist Church.
Dedicates this marker to the lasting memory of those people whose unselfish efforts organized and sustained this church with God's help through the years , Abner Creek Baptist Church organized Sept 26, 1832 in the home of William and Sarah Hendrix located one-half mile south near Abner Creek , William Hendrix Sept 9, 1766 Oct 22, 1842 Sarah Hendrix June 7, 1767 Feb 7, 1849 , Officially constituted by the Presbytery Sept 26, 1834 as Abner Creek Baptist Church worshipped in homes and buildings until 1858 First sanctuary served from 1858-1901 Second sanctuary served from 1901-1963 Third sanctuary served from 1963-.
Abner Creek Baptist Church.
Home of William and Sarah Hendrix Where Abner Creek Baptist Church was organized Sept. 26, 1832 Built in the late 1700's.
Birthplace.
Home of William and Sarah Hendrix 1766 - 1842 1767-1849 , Moved from original location 2180 Abner Creek Road October 31, 2005 , The Lord is My Rock, and My Fortress and My Deliverer. Psalm 18:2 , Dedicated September 30, 2007.
Col. John and Jane Thomas. (front) , John Jane Black Thomas emigrated to S.C. c.1755 from Chester Co., PA. John was a local magistrate and militia captain. As the Revolutionary War began, he was elected Colonel of the Spartan Regiment. Captured in 1779, he was held in Ninety Six and Charleston up to the end of the war. Returning to the upstate, John farmed here till death, October 2, 1811., (back) , Jane Black Thomas was also a staunch whig. Learning of British plans to attack patriots at Cedar Spring, she rushed the intelligence to American forces. As a result, the patriots were able to spring an ambush. She boldly defended a cache of weapons stored on their place. Both John and Jane Thomas are buried here, in sight of their home, later owned by S.C. Chief Justice John Belton O’Neall.
Deputy Marcus L. Whitfield.
An officer's sworn to protect and serve, Answering each call with unwavering nerve, Never knowing when life will throw out a curve., A policeman's life was what I chose, To follow a noble, honorable code, And it cost me my life on this very road., As you stand upon this ground, be aware, Take a frief moment and say a small prayer, For my fellow officers still out there., My family and friends have one last request, That as a citizen you do your best. Thank you for remembering and May God Bless..
Graceland East Memorial Park Veterans Monument. , A Nation that honors its veterans is a nation dedicated to the preservation of freedom won by the sacrifice of life itself. These emblems are appropriately dedicated to the valiant dead of the armed forces who ventured far, fought bravely, and gave their lives to preserve freedom and liberty in our land. Together they lie here in mute testimony to the manner in which they lived, worked and fought to achieve the victories in order that America may life. ,
In Memory of , All World War I Veterans. It was known as the Great War...the war to end all wars. , We went "over there" to the songs and cheers of our countrymen, and marched right into the grim reality of twentieth century warfare. Poison gas, machine guns, tanks, aircraft and submarines were devastating innovations. We fought in trenches, on the sea and in the air. , We help make the world safe for democracy...but it was only the beginning. , In the Memory of , All World War II Veterans. This memorial is in honor of all of the World War II veterans who were involved in the fight for the freedom of America and the free world. , Whether they fought in the Pacific or European theater, they faced a resolute and often brutal enemy; yet they possessed the inner strength and courage that kept them going on the beaches at Normandy, in the deserts of North Africa and on the islands of the South Pacific. , The actions of those who were called to duty were probably best described by the words of Admiral Nimitz: "Uncommon valor was a common virtue." , In Memory of , All Korean War Veterans. They told us, "We are going to have peace even if we have to fight for it." So we fought on the mountains of Heartbreak Ridge and waded ashore at Inchon. , We froze in the winter and baked in the summer sun. , At times, we were greatly outnumbered; but we still fought on and many of us gave our lives for Freedom...for Justice...and for Peace. , In Memory of , All Vietnam Veterans. This memorial was erected in memory of the young individuals who sent to war as kids and lost their youthful dreams, and some their lives, for a cause -- freedom and honor -- and came back as men with the horrors of war instilled in every fiber of their being and were never given the respect and honor they so dearly deserved from the public of the United States government. , God will one day judge our actions. Until then, He will shine on the lives of each veteran now and forever more because He was wit each of them in Vietnam. He was the only One that truly knows what they want through and are living with every day. , In Memory of , All Persian Gulf War Veterans. "I have seen in your eyes a fire of determination to get this job done quickly so that we may all return to the shores of our great nation. My confidence in you is total. Our cause is just! Now you must be the thunder and lightening of Desert Storm." -- General Norman Schwarzkopf
Camp Sevier.
In Memory of the men who trained here and those that made the supreme sacrifice in the Great World War.
Woodlawn Memorial Park Veterans Memorial.
In honor of those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America , In Memory of All American Veterans. This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separate by generations, shared a common, undeniable goal -- to valiantly protect our country's freedoms. , The memories of these American veterans will continue to live on whenever and wherever democracy exists. , The American veterans -- forever a symbol of heroism, sacrifice, loyalty and freedom.
The Dam for Reservoir 2. , When this dam was built in 1898, the water it collects was known simply as Reservoir 2. The first reservoir, today called Mountain Lake, had been constructed eight years earlier, but the growing city demanded additional reliable and pure water, so this second reservoir was needed. , Look at the hills above the water. Notice how any precipitation that lands within this bowl-shaped area must drain down into the lake. Therefore, by protecting that land or "watershed" from agricultural, residential or commercial development, we keep the water clean. That is why this park's acreage has been preserved for well over a century. , After forming Reservoir 2, the waters of Mountain Creek were either pumped from the lake into pipes that led to town, or were released over this dam to re-form Mountain Creek and flow onward to the Enoree River. , When this reservoir was added to the Greenville municipal water system, no one envisioned that it too, would be outgrown by 1904. , After Table Rock Reservoir's construction in 1930, Reservoir 2 was drained in preparation for its transformation from a source of drinking water to a source of recreation, called Lake Placid.
O'Neal Village.
Named for John Belton O'Neall (1793-1863) Chief Justice of the State of South Carolina.
What's So Special About this Bridge?. , Leading America out of the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt implemented programs to give citizens jobs that improved our nation's infrastructure: adding schools, roads, parks and, yes, bridges! One such building program was the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). , In creating Paris Mountain State Park and scores of other parks across America, CCC men used easy-to-get, cost-effective materials plus design principles that produced a look now called "parkitecture." Notice how this bridge is made of local stone and wood so that it harmonizes with its surroundings. Throughout our parks, watch for this look and appreciate the work of the CCC!
Welcome to Paris Mountain State Park. , About Paris Mountain State Park , What is now Paris Mountain State Park traces its beginnings to an innovative plan by the City of Greenville to protect this fragile mountain watershed while supplying the city with water. Four lakes were built between 1890 and 1905 to meet that goal. Then in 1935, the watershed was turned over to the State of South Carolina. The men of the Civilian Conservation Corps soon built more than 50 structures on the site, many of which remain in use to this day, including the park center and Camp Buckhorn. Paris Mountain State Park, now on the National Register of Historic Places, officially opened on June 1, 1937. Then a welcome trip to the country, the 1,540-acre park has not become a valued retreat for the suburban communities around it, offering biking and hiking trails, boating, fishing, swimming and picnicking, as well as educational opportunities and camping. , 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. , Paris Mountain State Park Mission , To provide recreational and educational opportunities emphasizing the cultural and natural resources of the Park and its environs. Special consideration will be given to the important of Paris Mountain State Park's status as a significant urban green space and the preservation of sustainable management of the resources of the park.
New Life for Old Bathhouse. , In 1935, this land was undeveloped acreage surrounding Greenville's outdated reservoirs. By 1937, it had been converted into a state park. Because boating and swimming in Lake Placid were the main attractions, a bathhouse was built overlooking the water. , Starting in 1999, Paris Mountain State Park Friends began raising over $100,000 to renovate the old bathhouse into a modern Park Center. Local businesses, notably BMW, also made generous contributions. , Ready to welcome you with family-friendly exhibits, the building's rehabilitation maintains its historic character, especially its stacked-stone walls and geometric interior beams. Exterior enhancements include this stone pathway, reminiscent of structures built decades ago.
Come On In, the Water's Fine!. , "All summer, everyone came up here and lay in the sun and carried on," recalls Mary Ann Epps McCullough, who, along with other lifeguards in the 1940s, "would swim to the dam and back every day." , July 4 brought Aquatic Day festivities with races and a diving clown. Spectators cheered as lifeguards stood on boats, using bamboo poles to knock each other into the water. One year, 4th of July attendance totaled 1,400 people. , All of this occurred in what was originally simply "Reservoir 2." In fact, down near the boat dock, a coal-powered pump once sent water from here to Greenville's homes. , Just as fashions have changed so have park regulations. Originally, this was a white-only facility. The park system even closed briefly rather than integrate. Then, in the early 1960s, "whites would leave at 1 p.m. Blacks would arrive after 2 p.m." (quote from Ed Miller, Jr.).
"Mom, Can I Have a Nickel?". , Soft drinks, candy and snacks were once sold here. The building's original 1935 plans (see exhibit inside) included a concession area at the main desk. However, after the annex (where restrooms are now) was added in 1945, the park manager's family and, later, the South Carolina Commission of the Blind ran a concessions stand there. , Lifeguards had a first aid station here and "there was a jukebox at the main door to the bathhouse on the porch." With hits like Shake, Rattle and Roll and Honey Love, "the first people I ever saw (dancing the) shag were at Paris Mountain State Park." (quotes from Cleveland Jourdan)
Open to the Sky. , Political speeches, group baptisms, concerts and more have drawn spectators to this amphitheatre since the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built it of local stone in the 1930s. It is one of South Carolina's only remaining amphitheaters with classic CCC features. , Like the ancient Greeks, the CCC capitalized on the contours of the land to create an open-air theater featuring natural acoustics and a good view of the stage from any seat. Unlike the Greeks, the CCC left trees standing within the site.
William Preston Few (1867-1940). , [Front]: , William Preston Few, prominent Southern educator, was born 1.6 mi. NE in 1867. Few received his Ph.D. from Harvard in 1896 and joined the faculty of Trinity College, Durham, N.C., that same year. He became Trinity's fifth president in 1910 and was instrumental in transforming the small Methodist college into a major university by cultivating the financial support of industrialist James Buchanan Duke (1856-1925). , [Reverse]: , Few Persuaded Duke to establish the Duke Endowment in 1924, a trust which created Duke University and which still supports it and other institutions and charities in the Carolinas, including children's homes, hospitals, Davidson College and John C. Smith University in N.C., and Furman University in S.C. William Preston Few was the first president of Duke University, serving from 1924 until his death.
District Five War Memorial. , [East Base]: , This memorial is dedicated to the men and women of this area who have served in the armed forces of the United States and to those who gave their life in Performance of the service. , Erected by the people of District 5 School Area Spartanburg County and dedicated May 26, 1991 , [East Face dedicated to U.S. Army killed in action]: ,
God. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. , Jn. 15:13, KJV , world war two , Allison, J. Horace . Brady, Harold V. . Brown, Lee E. . Cardell, Benjah W. . Foster, Thomas A. . Fowler, Fred M. . Garner, Lee W. . Harper, John P. . Hendrix, Simeon L. . Leslie, B.F. . Morgan, Daniel C. . Mullinax, T. Richard . Nelms, Troy E. . Vernon, Frank L. . Faughn, Roy C. , Korea , Boyles, Ralph L. . Buckner, McKindley G. . Eubanks, Eurrel, Jr. . Rhodes, Clyde, Jr. , Vietnam , Federline, A. Marshall . Mitchell, Donald T. . Pruitt, David M. . Trusty, Michael J. , 1982 , Pettigrew, Kenneth D.. , [North Face dedicated to U.S. Navy killed in action]: , Duty. In a righteous cause they won immortal glory and nobly served their nation in serving mankind. Woodrow Wilson , world war two , Bruce, Ellis P. . Hadden, James H. Jr. . Young, Alfred H. , [North Base]: , Gulf War, 1990-1991 , The people of this area commend the members of the Armed Forces of the U.S. who so valiantly served their country during the Gulf War, and who have earned for themselves a lofty and noble place in America's history.. , [West Face dedicated to U.S. Marines killed in action]: Honor. Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. , Sir Winston Churchill , world war two , Smith, James O. (USMC) , 2005 , Keith, Christopher J. (US Army). , [West Base]: , From this location Battery B, 1st Bn, 178th F. A. Regiment South Carolina National Guard, departed for Fort Bragg, N.C. to be inducted into the U. S. Army on Jan. 27, 1941, and served until the end of World War II in 1945. [True and Tried] , [Face dedicated to U.S. Air Force killed in action]: COUNTRY. It is honorable to die for one's country., world war two , Barry, James R. . Groce, L. Agustus, Jr. . Hamrick, George A. . Pearson, Robert L. Jr. . Primrose, William E., 1968 , Eubanks, J. Douglas, "Spirit, that made those heroes dare to die, and leave their children free. Bid time and nature gently spare the shaft we raise to them and thee. Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Barracks in the Woods. , Look around and you'll notice lumps in the terrain. These overgrown foundations are all that's left of wooden barracks that once housed the men who built this park. , The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) began work here in 1935, transporting men from Cleveland until onsite housing was constructed in 1937. The camps, called "S90," completed Paris Mountain State Park and moved on to other projects, abandoning this site in 1940. , Soon thereafter, American entered World War II and many CCC men joined the armed forces. Their time in communities like Camp S90 had prepared them well for life in the military.
Gassaway Mansion.
Built in 1919 by Walter and Minnie Quinn Gassaway National Historic Register.
Sulphur Spring. , Water with heavy mineral content has long been valued as a health tonic. Sulfur water, despite its rotten-egg smell, was among the most popular "remedies." , A sulphurous spring - now plugged with concrete - once flowed here and, in 1900, local entrepreneurs began the "Paris Mountain Sulphur Spring Company." What little we know of this operation comes from an elderly man interviewed around 1970 by Park Ranger Mike Davis. , Its worth noting that the man's family chose to get their water from clear springs! , One this land became a state park, facilities were constructed here that have been used for a wide array of gatherings. In addition to special events, Sulphur Springs was the long-time home to Camp Spearhead, a summer day camp for children with special needs.
The Original Water Filter. , A watershed is the land that drains into a body of water. The land in front of you is a forested watershed. That's important because rain falling on a dirt road will end up as a mud puddle, but rain falling on a forested slope will end up as clear streams. , This land is also a protected watershed. That's important because rain falling on developed land can pick up chemicals, animal waste and other trash, but rain falling on underdeveloped land stays free of contaminants. That's why Greenville's 19th-century leaders set aside this land to guarantee clean water.
Congregation Beth Israel. , (front) , Around 1910 a group of Jewish families began to meet for Orthodox services in their homes and rented halls around Greenville. Within two years these recent Eastern European immigrants hired Charles Zaglin as their rabbi and kosher butcher. Congregation Beth Israel was incorporated in 1916 and was Greenville’s earliest chartered Jewish organization. The first synagogue was built on Townes Street in 1929. (Continued on other side). (back) (Continued from other side). In 1957 Beth Israel, which affiliated with the Conservative movement in 1954, began construction of its second synagogue. The campus was built in two stages, with the Davis Social Hall, classrooms, and offices built in the first stage. By 1970 the second stage, including a chapel donated by the Heller family, was completed. Max Heller was a past president of Beth Israel and mayor of Greenville, 1971 to 1979.
Gilder. Austin Plantation: Settled before the Rev. War by Nathaniel Austin (c. 1720 - c. 1800) and his wife, Agnes Dickinson. Ten sons: Nathaniel, Jr., Walter, Thomas, John, Francis, Dickinson, William, Thompson, Samuel and Robert. One daughter: Mary. Nathaniel Austin, Capt., S.C. Militia, and sons served in the Rev. War. The first house was a mile south near Gilder Creek and family cemetery. Second house 1786 was 100 yds. east of this marker. Present house built 1830 by William and Jane Collins Austin. Eight generations of Austins have lived on this land.,
Erected 1977 in memory of William Renwick Austin (1906-1973) by descendants of Nathaniel Austin. , Revised 1984.
Bull's Eye!. , An archery range was one of the planned recreational features when the Civilian Conservation Corps designed the park in 1936. Eventually laid out between here and the Sulphur Springs parking lot, the course began with a posted diagram and instructions. , Targets - made of tightly woven excelsior bales - were arrayed along a path. Each station had a choice of markers from which to shoot; shooting from the marker further away from the target earned more points than shooting from a closer-in position. , Archers brought their own bows and arrows, and if they wanted a bull's eye to aim at, they brought a target cloth to place over the bales. , On this archery range, the longest distance from which to shoot at a target was some twenty yards. , Archery was a popular sport and a local club helped to maintain this course.
Manufacturing Site. , On this site in 1820 John Weaver established a yarn mill. It changed owners several times until about 1900 when Spartan Commodor Berry tore down and built on the same foundation. Berry operated a cotton gin, grist mill and saw mill. In 1912 he and two sons, Broadus Carlyle and Claude Otis Berry added a flour mill. Two large water wheels provided power to Berry's Mill, powered by dams dating back to 1764.
Getting Water from Here to There. , To secure a safe and reliable water source, Greenville needed a reservoir. City leaders hired American Pipe Company, which, under the name Paris Mountain Water Company, bought Mountain Creek's forested watershed and built this dam around 1890. , From this altitude, gravity carried the water into town with no need for a pump. However, a valve was needed to control the flow out of the lake. This stone structure was built to house the necessary mechanism. , The valve inside, similar to that which now controls the outflow of Lake Placid, is merely a combination of simply machines. Nevertheless, time has left it inoperable.
Reidville Public School. , Built in 1948 on the site of Reidville Female College (operated 1871-1910), one of two private schools founded in 1857 by Rev. Robert Harden Reid and located on lands given by James N. Gaston, James Wakefield, and Anthony Wakefield. Reidville Male Academy (1857-1905) occupied building 1/2 mile east. The schools were combined in 1905.
The "Pearis" of "Paris" Mountain. An adventurous hero or an opportunistic traitor, Richard Pearis led a life touched by many of colonial America's defining themes. Leaving Virginia, he settled by the Reedy River in 1768 and is credited with being the first to harness local waterpower at a gristmill. Through his Cherokee "side wife," Pearis built alliances with Native Americans that helped him amass some 150,000 acres, including all of what is now Greenville. , During the revolution, Pearis's support of the Crown prompted his imprisonment and the lost of all his property. Continuing to fight for the Redcoats, Richard Pearis was rewarded with a royal pension that let him live out his days in the Bahamas.
Laurel Creek Church.
Built 1869 Laurel Creek Church Rebuilt 1938 , Trustees G.C. Franklin Jas A. Tolbert J.N. Brown R.C. Means Rev. N.E. Franklin-PC Rev. D.S. Curry D.S. , Laurel Creek U. M. Church New Addition 2005 , Trustees John B. Hallums, CH Person Thomas Burts Banner Copeland Thomas Hallums John W. Prince Adrick Talley Elaine Means Willie Dillard Terry Conner James Walker Jr. CH Finance Fred Carter CH Council Mary Virginia Taylor, Bishop Dr. Charles Johnson D.S. Calvin L. Smith. Pastor .
Old Pilgrim Baptist Church, also, Old Pilgrim Rosenwald School. , (front) , Old Pilgrim Baptist Church , This church was founded in 1868 by black members of nearby Clear Spring Baptist Church who named their new church Pilgrim Baptist Church. Rev. John Abraham, their first pastor, held services in a brush arbor until a log church was built here. It was renamed Old Pilgrim Baptist Church in 1894. A frame church built here in 1907 was covered in brick veneer in 1962. The present brick church was built in 1983. (Continued on other side). (back) , Old Pilgrim Rosenwald School (Continued from other side). Old Pilgrim Rosenwald School, named for the church, was built in 1930. It was one of almost 500 schools in S.C. funded in part by the Julius Rosenwald Foundation from 1917 to 1932. Built at a cost of $3,800 with local funds raised by Henry Locke and trustees of Old Pilgrim Baptist Church, it operated 1930-1954 with three teachers, teaching as many as 83 elementary school students in grades 1-7.
Reidville Male Academy.
On this site stood the Reidville Male Academy, established in 1857 to provide for the education of young men. The school was established by the Rev Robert H. Reid and continue to operate until 1905 when it was integrated into the public school system. The academic excellence of this institution had national renown and attracted students from afar. From this institution graduated students who went on to become leaders in commerce, religion, and education. Listed below are the names of the trustees of Reidville Private Schools, whose support made it possible to establish and maintain this institution., [See Marker Photo for the names of Trustees and Charter Members].
Fountain Fox Beattie House, also, Greenville Women's Club.
Fountain Fox Beattie House. This house, built in 1834, first stood a few blocks south on East North St. It was built by Fountain Fox Beattie (1807-1863), a textile merchant, for his new bride Emily Edgeworth Hamlin. Their son Hamlin Beattie (1835-1914), who founded the National Bank of Greenville in 1872, added wings and elaborate Italianate ornamentation. The house was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974., Greenville Women's Club. The home remained in the Beattie family until 1946, when the city bought the property to widen Church St. When the house was moved to Beattie Place in 1948, it was leased to the women's organizations of Greenville. The Greenville Woman's Club officially opened in 1949. The house was moved a second time in 1983 to make room for downtown expansion. Member clubs maintain the house and gardens., [Smaller, dedication marker reads]: "Given In Honor Of Lottie Babb Neal"
Oakland Plantation. , This house was built in 1823 by Dr. Thomas Collins Austin (1790-1883), physician and planter. Austin attended the Medical University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and practiced medicine here for sixty years. His office, just north of the house, was demolished in 1953. Austin and his wife Mary Turner James (1805-1889) raised eleven children here. , In 1897 the Austin family sold the house and 550 acres to Thomas Martin Vaughan (1865-1939). Vaughan, a farmer, married Ida Tyson Vaughan (1875-1952) the next year. They raised eleven children here, just as the Austins had. Their daughter Lucille Jessie Vaughan Rice (1912-2006), the last family member to live here, sold the house to the YMCA of Greenville in 2004.
Crenshaw's Battery. This authentic 12-pound brass Napoleon, a favorite of the Confederate artillery, was constructed by Charles Crenshaw Jr. Gharlie co-founded the "Southern Guns of Thunder" and for years built and fired cannons to lend a thunderous salute at memorial services, victory celebrations and orchestral presentations of the 1812 Overture., MODEL: 1857, 12-pound Napoleon , BORE SIZE: 4.62inches , BARREL WEIGHT: 1,220 pounds , CARRIANGE: #2 gun carriage , WHEEL SIZE: 57 inch diameter, 250 pounds per wheel , TOTAL WEIGHT: 2,380 pounds , MAXIMUM RANGE: 1,800 yards , LOAD: 2.5 pounds of black powder , AMMUNITION: (1) Solid shot (2) Exploding shell (3) Exploding case shot (4) Grape shot (27 round iron balls) (5) Canister (169 lead and clay balls, 69 caliber) (6) Double canister (two of the canister rounds at once)
African Elephant.
In Greenville!. Joy eats 2 bales of hay, 25 pounds of grain, 20 pounds of fruits and vegetables, with vitamin supplements added, and browse. Total food consumption is up to 200 pounds each day. , Joy, a female, weighs over 8,000 pounds and is just under 8 feet tall. Females are smaller than males, but not dainty. , It's impolite to ask a lady her age, however, Joy was born in 1970 and has been a popular resident of the Greenville Zoo since 1977. , Because "elephant years" are about the same as human years, you can expect to visit Joy for many years to come. , Each morning, Joy is bathed and her back and feet scrubbed thoroughly. During her morning bath, she is inspected carefully for anything out of the ordinary, her teeth are examined and the condition of each foot is reviewed closely. , An elephant's feet must be kept in very good condition at all times. They put a lot of weight on their feet and can't just sit back and put their feet up as we do. A cut or scrape or any cracking of the skin on the pads of their feet could easily result in lameness or worse, a life threatening infection. In addition to the daily inspection and cleaning of her feet, the pads of her feet are trimmed regularly as are her toenails. Yet, she does have her nails done regularly. , In the Wild!. Elephants eat just about any kind of plant material; grasses, flowers, fruit, and even known down trees for leaves and bark. They may consume up to 350 pounds of food a day, depending on the quality. , Males, the largest living land animals, can weigh over 12,000 pounds and reach a height of more than 12 feet. , Elephants live 60 to 70 years. A "natural" cause of death for old elephants is worn out teeth. They have four very large molars or grinding teeth. As they wear out, they are replaced, but only six times throughout their life. When the last molars wear out, they can no longer grind their food, ultimately starving. , Elephants live in herds of 6 to 12 animals, sometimes more. The herd is led by the matriarch, usually the oldest, most experienced female, and includes her daughters and their offspring, but no adult males. They mare at about 15 years of age. Pregnancy last 22 months; the single calf weights about 250 pounds at birth and nurses for two years. Mothers, grandmothers, sisters and aunts all help raise babies. Male calves leave the herd as they reach puberty. , Adult males live alone or in "breeder bands." When a male is reach to breed, he approaches the matriarch-led herd, signaling his intentions. When done, he rejoins the "bachelor band" or goes off on his own. , Are They Endangered?. There are two species of elephants, the African and the Asian, Elephas maximus. The Asian elephant is endangered, with only 30,000 to 40,000 remaining in the wild. African elephants are threatened, a step away from endangered, with about 600,000 remaining, down from 1.5 million in 1978. Their rapid decline was due to the loss of habitation and to the illegal killing of elephants for their ivory tusks. A world-wide ban on the trade in ivory has greatly reduced, but not eliminated the numbers killed for their tusks. , Habitat loss occurs when human population and activities increase and the elephant's territory is broken into smaller and smaller pieces, leaving them without enough space to live and eat. , When protected, as in a national park, elephants thrive and the herds grow. But, if the growth is not controlled, they will eat themselves out of house and home. In the past, excess animals were shot or died of starvation. Now, birth control is being viewed as a solution. Elephants in Kruger National Park, South Africa have been inoculated with a birth control vaccine. The Greenville Zoo was one of two zoos that participated in a program to test the vaccine. Now, her wild relatives may have a better life because of the research that involved Joy.
Kilgore-Lewis House.
Registered by the City of Greenville South Carolina , In Recognition of Historical Significance.
McPherson Park.
Donated by Caroline Choice June 18, 1884 Named for John A. McPherson 1910 First Chairman of Park and Tree Commission City of Greenville.
Cleveland Park.
In memory of W.C. Cleveland who, on February 13, 1925 unselfishly gave this park to the citizens of Greenville, South Carolina ---------- Mayor Max M. Heller Councilmen Joe E. Jordan, Wayne Wuestenberg James H. Simkins, Joseph R. Bryson Vardry D. Ramseur, III, James M. Shoemaker, Jr..
Fulton H. Anthony Memorial Bridge.
Named in honor of Patrolman Anthony who was killed near nere March 10, 1973 while performing his duty as a highway patrolman and in recognition of his life of service as a conscientious loyal and dedicated law enforcement officer. Erected in 1981 in the 50th Anniversary Year of the S.C. Highway Patrol..
Brutontown. , [Front]: , Brutontown, an historic African-American community, grew up around the intersection of Paris Mountain Rd. and Rutherford Rd. Benjamin Bruton, a mulatto freedman, bought 1.75 acres here in 1874. He built a house and blacksmith shop, labeled "Bruton's Shop" on Kyser's 1882 map of Greenville County. Other blacks, a few of them tradesmen like Bruton but most tenant farmers, soon moved to this area. By 1880 sixty African-American families lived here. , [Reverse]: , The community, on both sides of Rutherford Rd., was known as “Brutontown” by about 1900. In 1921 farm land was subdivided into town lots, in an area 2 blocks deep and 6 blocks wide. Bruton Temple Baptist Church, the first church here, was founded in 1921. By 1930 Brutontown numbered about 300 residents. The three-acre “Society Burial Ground” on Leo Lewis St., dating from before the Civil War, includes many graves of slaves, free blacks, and freedmen.
Capers Bouton Memoral Fountain. Dedicated to the memory of Capers Bouton (October 2, 1950 - October 22, 1988), accomplished attorney and athlete, dedicated to his community and family, who died while pursuing his favorite recreation - running.
6 inch Field Howitzer Model of 1908. , This type of gun was used by the United States for training purposes in World War I (1917-1918). Our French allies had requested that all pre-1917 American guns by relegated to training purposes only. Our allies supplied all of our artillery needs overseas. This allowed us to get more men on ships being sent across the Atlantic Ocean to aid our British and French allies. The howitzer was designed to shell enemy trenches from great distances. The 6 inch Field Howitzer was one of the largest tactical guns used by the United States. It fired several types of ammunition including High Explosive (HE), Shrapnel, and Gas shells. Guns such as this were produced by the Watervliet Arsenal in Troy, New York. Howitzers were used in World War I to continuously shell enemy trenches during the day and throughout the night. This was done to rattle the nerves of the enemy and keep them from getting any rest. The shelling also was done to destroy enemy trenches and collapse dugouts. An offensive attack usually followed this type of barrage. This type of howitzer was still used by the American Army at the beginning of World War II.
Frank Howard. This legendary Clemson coach was on the sidelines for 30 years as a head coach. He won over 150 games, six ACC Championships and was also Athletic Director during his time as head coach. After his retirement, Clemson named the playing surface at Memorial Stadium "Frank Howard Field."
In Honor Of.
In honor of those who served in Grenada, Lebanon, Panama and the Persian Gulf..
Greenville County Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Southeast Wall , Panel 1:
The Purple Heart Awarded to Combat-Veterans "For Your Tomorrow, They Gave Their Today.. , Panel 2: The young warrior does no speak. Nevertheless, he is heard in the still houses: who has not heard him. He has a silence that speaks for him at night and when the clock counts. I am young. I have died. Remember me. I have done what I could but until it is finished it is not done. I have given my life, but until it is finished no one can say what my life gave. My death is not mine; it is yours; it will mean what you make it. Whether my life and my death are for peace and a new home or for nothing, I cannot say; it is for you who must say this. I leave you my death; give it its meaning. I was young. I have died. Remember me. , Panel 3: "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, is directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of earlier wars, were treated and appreciated by their nation." -- George Washington. , Southwest Wall , Panel 1: "To honor those who served the cause of freedom.". Panel 2: Oh! The Courage. Oh, the courage it took to take a stand, and endure the pain in a distant land. While our country's support was often less, you stood your ground and did your best. , Men and women of Greenville County, such bravery displayed, as you went to another country's aid. With sad and grateful hearts, its not in vain we carry your torch as we honor your names. We Love You! ---------- The Sons of All America's Pride. The sons of all America's pride On foreign soil they fought and died. Their cause of freedom was not in vain. Our loss is surely heaven's gain. ---------- A Tribute to the Men Who Died. The young boys grew into men so fast I guess childhood was never meant to last. Although a flood of tears we have cried Cannot bring back the men who died. We forget what the men gave, And in our hearts, for them, a place we'll save. , Panel 3: American Gold Star Mothers This is an emblem of mothers whose sons or daughters served and died that this world might be a better place in which you life. , Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. -- John 15:13.
Greenville Memorial Auditorium. , This building was erected by the citizens of the Greenville community as a tribute to that glorious heritage which inspired the development and formation of the American government and the freedoms to which it aspires and is dedicated to the men and women of this community who in time of war gave freely of service and even life itself in order that this government and those freedoms might by perpetuated. ,
1958 , Board of Trustees , Ed. B. Smith, Chairman , L.M. Glenn, Secretary; E. Roy Stone, Junior , L.E. Brookshire; Susan L. Tillinghast , Leon Campell; T.H. Turner , John F. Drake; C. Douglas Wilson. , Copy of the Original , Resolution Beginning Planning , Greenville Memorial Auditorium. Whereas, Greenville County is the most populous county in South Carolina and located in the heart of the great Piedmont section and it is a recognized fact that said County does not have a suitable auditorium for the purpose of holding conventions, concerts, and similar gatherings, and , Whereas, there is a dire need of such an auditorium in this community for organizations such as the Little Theatre, and the purposes mentioned above, and , Whereas, we believe such an auditorium would be instrumental in bringing large conventions to this community, which would be a great asset and very beneficial to Greenville City and county, , And Whereas, the United States Government is encouraging construction of such projects and is willing to assist in a large measure in financing the cost on a basis no progressive community can afford to refuse, , Therefore Be It Resolved: That the Greenville Lions Club in regular meeting assembled, this eleventh day of May, 1938, request and urge the mayor and City County of Greenville, the Chamber of Commerce and other public officials to take steps immediately for the procurement of such a project for the community, and , Be It Further Resolved: That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the local newspapers and the secretaries of all civic and service organizations of this county, requesting their cooperation and support, to the end that an auditorium by secured for Greenville as soon as possible. , Unanimously adopted by meeting of Club on May 11, 1938. E.M. Moffett, Sec. , Committee: John L. Plyler, James F. Daniel, Jr., R.O. Tuten , Cornerstone , Greenville , Memorial Auditorium , 1958 , Cunningham and Walker , Architects , Greenville, S.C..
Clayton "Peg Leg" Bates. , The great tap dancer Clayton "Peg Leg" Bates began his career in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. After a cotton gin accident took his leg, many felt his life was over. Through perseverance and determination, Peg Leg Bates is known as one of the greatest entertainers of all time.
"Shoeless" Joe Jackson. Shoeless Joe Jackson began his playing career with the Greenville Spinners. After moving up to the majors, he became one of the greatest hitters of all-time. After playing 13 seasons in the majors, he compiled a .356 average, the third highest in Major League Baseball history.
Little Texas. , (front) , William E. Earle acquired much of the land now bounded by Beattie Pl., N. Church, Academy, and E. North Sts. at a foreclosure sale in 1869. He subdivided the land and sold the parcels. Much of the land was purchased by African Americans, including Milton Brooks, a 30-year-old laborer who bought the first lot in 1872. The community grew from about a dozen families in 1876 to become a neighborhood of more than 75 houses by the 1920s. Little Texas developed just south of Allen School. (Continued on other side). (back) (Continued from other side). Allen School, which had its origins as a Freedmen’s school in the 1860s, was a fixture of the neighborhood until a new Allen School was built on Stone Ave. in 1936. Memorial Auditorium was built adjacent to Little Texas in 1958. As the city continued to expand, Little Texas would succumb to the pressures of urban development. In 1971 the city condemned 65 homes in order to use the land for future development, effectively marking the end of Little Texas.
Frank Selvy. , This All-American Furman graduate averaged 32.5 points a game during his college basketball career. He achieved lasting fame when he scored a NCAA Division One record 100 points in a 149-95 win over Newberry on February 13, 1954.
75 mm Field Gun, also, 3 inch M1903. , This gun is based on the British 15lb. Erhardt gun and was manufactured prior to World War I (1914-1918). Since the gun trail is one piece it could not be elevated easily. It could fire between 20 and 30 rounds of 75mm shells per minute. The 75mm fired mainly explosive and shrapnel shells. Each 75mm shrapnel shell had a time fuse that could be set to explode while still in the air. The shrapnel shell time fuse could be set to fly for 21 seconds. In the event that the time fuse did not work on the shrapnel shells, they were equipped with a back up percussion device so that they would go off on contact with the ground. The effective range of a shrapnel shell was 6,500 yards. This range was shorter than that of British and French guns used in World War I. This type of gun did not see action overseas in World War I. The model was probably used for artillery training by soldiers at nearby Camp Sevier (1917-1918) during World War I. An artillery range was located in the area of present day Highway 11 near Cleveland, S.C. The French provided all of our artillery needs in exchanged for us getting as many Doughboys across the Atlantic Ocean as soon as possible. A gun similar to this was used by Battery D, 129th Field Artillery Regiment, 35th Division, U.S. 1st Army in 1918. Battery D was commanded by future U.S. President - Captain Harry S. Truman. The 75mm Field Gun was used as late as 1941 against the Japanese in the Philippines. ,
This gun was donated by the family of Charlie Crenshaw..
In Honor of the Students of.
Who served in the Armed Forces of there Country in World War II and in loving memory of those who gave their lives 1941-1945 In Memoriam James Redmond Barry . Lethco Augustus Groce, Jr.. Lee Earl Brown Daniel Carey Morgan Ellis Perry Bruce . Thomas Richard Mullinax . Charles Martin Burnett . William Primrose Murrph . Grady Milford Dunlap . William Maurice Sumner . Frank Leslie Vernon Class of 1949.
90 mm M-2 Anti-Aircraft Gun. , This type of gun was adopted in 1942 and was used mainly against enemy planes. It was used in both the European and Pacific Theaters of Operation during World War II (1941-1945). The 90mm M-2 AA gun could fire at airplanes up to an altitude of 33,000 feet. Shells were set to explode when they reached a certain altitude. The men who fired this type of gun were known as ack-ack crews. It could be used as a field gun for bombardment and as an anti-tank gun as well. These guns usually operated in batteries consisting of four guns. There are many devices on this gun that had to be operated in order to fire it. Some gun crews had as many as thirteen men working to carry the large shells, set the fuses, load them, operate the dials, and fire the gun. Gun emplacements were covered by camouflage nets to make them harder to see from the air. These guns were usually dug into circular pits about four feet deep and twenty feet across. It took about twelve hours of hard work to get the gun in place to fire it. The 90mm M-2 AA gun was used to protect Air Force bases and military installations as late as the mid 1950's.
William Few Bridge.
Named in 1984 in honor of pioneer settler of Upper Greenville County who entered this state from Georgia in 1787 and whose descendants have lived on these lands ever since. , Mr. Few is said to have built the first bridge and a later covered bridge at this location on South Tyger River. , At least since 1882, the bridges here or near here have been called Few's Bridge..
Post 3 American Legion. (side 1) , In 1919, fifteen World War 1 veterans from Greenville established Post 3 of the American Legion. This was the Post's first dedicated lodge. It was built 1933-1934 on municipal land using locally quarried granite. Labor was provided by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. Costs were paid through membership dues and fundraisers. Post members began meeting here in Oct. 1933 and the lodge was dedicated June 18,1934.
(Continued on other side). (side 2) (Continued from other side). In 1960, Post 3 was renamed in honor of James F. Daniel Jr. (c.1899-1959), the first Post Commander at this location and later National Executive Chairman for the American Legion. Among the post civic projects in the mid-century Greenville area were the Goodfellows Club and Greenville County Fair. The Women's Auxiliary was est. 1920. Members helped raise funds for the lodge's construction and used it for events and meetings.
Brockman Park. Upper Plaque:
Dedicated to the memory of Dr. William Thomas Brockman A distinguished Surgeon -- Humanitarian -- Churchman Citizen and Commissioner of the City of Greenville, South Carolina 1881 ---- 1968. Lower Plaque: Brockman Park In honor of Dr. Thomas Brockman for his many contributions as alderman for the city of Greenville, S.C..
Bethel Church Cemetery. , This historical graveyard has graves dating back to the 1800s. Many of the founders of the church are buried in the graveyard. They include the Yeargins, the Bramletts, and the Hollands as well as many more of the first members of the church. Another well-known member of Bethel, Dr. W.M.L. Austin, was the captain of the Jeff Davis Guard which fought in the War Between the States, is also buried here. Its newest expansion was completed in 1959.
Bethel church was organized in 1801 by Bishop Francis Asbury. At first, meetings were held in the homes of John Bramlett, Solomon Holland and Deavoreaux Yeargin. Later, Mr. Bramlett gave four acres of land on which the Bethel church house was built. The first building was a log building. Later a frame building was built to take the original one's place. When the number of people in the congregation grew too large for the frame building, another room was added. A third building was erected in 1881. The current church building was built in 1967.
Bethel Community Training Ground. On this site in 1861 the men of Bethel Community trained before entering the War Between the States. Known as the Jeff Davis Guard, they became Company F of General Wade Hampton's Legion and fought with distinction in many battles including the First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run). The Bethel church grounds were used for reunions by Southern War veterans until 1934.
Church Street.
C.F. McCollough Mayor City of Greenville 1937-1947 , J. Kenneth Cass Mayor City of Greenville 1947-1961 , C.R. McMillian Chief Commissioner S.C. Highway Department 1947-1961 , S.N. Pearman Chief Commissioner S.C. Highway Department 1961-. Plans for this multimillion dollar project began in 1944, upon request to the South Carolina Highway Department, by the Mayor and City Council of 1944, for recommendations to relieve Main Street traffic congestion. The Highway Department recommended parallel streets to main street on the east side and the west side, with the street on the east side running from Wade Hampton Boulevard to Augusta Street and the street on the west side running from College Street down Academy Street and over to the intersection of Willis Street and Pendleton Street. , After numerous hearings, discussions, and serious consideration by the mayors, members of city councils, highway officials, members of the Chamber of Commerce and their highway and traffic committees, and members of planning and zoning commissions from 1944-1955, the major crosstown artery was approved. , At a special meetings of Greenville City Council held on July 28, 1955, the Church Street Project was officially and unanimously approved by the following members of the Greenville City Council: , Mayor - J. Kenneth Cass Ward I - Alderman Robert W. Hunter Ward II - Alderman Sam F. Floyd Ward III - Alderman Aug. W. Smith Ward IV - Alderman Walter L. miller, Jr. Ward V - Alderman T.R. Machen Ward VI - Alderman W.H. Power, Sr. , Church Street was dedicated on October 20, 1960. Many individuals and groups contributed to the promotion, work and completion of Church Street. Special recognition is hereby given to:. Member of Greenville City Councils and Greenville City Officials from 1944 to 1960, Members and staff of the South Carolina Highway Department from 1944 to 1960, Greenville Chamber of Commerce officials and members from 1944 to 1960, Planning and zoning commission members from 1944 to 1960, And contractors and engineers who handled this project.
Eighty Unnamed Soldiers.
In Grateful Memory of Eighty Unnamed Soldiers of The Southern Confederacy Whose Remains Lie Buried In This Block.
Springfield Baptist Church. , (front) , This is the oldest black Baptist congregation in downtown Greenville. It was founded in 1867 by members of Greenville Baptist Church (now First Baptist Church), which had been a combined congregation of whites and blacks before the Civil War. Rev. Gabriel Poole, known as “Father Poole,” was its first pastor. The new church worshipped in First Baptist Church until it built its own church here in 1872. (Continued on other side). (back) (Continued from other side). The congregation purchased this site from the estate of Vardry McBee in 1871 and completed its first church, a frame building later covered in brick veneer, in 1872. That church was replaced by a brick Gothic Revival church in 1959. Springfield Baptist Church hosted many significant meetings during the Civil Rights Movement. The 1959 church burned in 1972 and was replaced by the present church in 1976.
Here Lieth the Body of Sarah M. Crittenden.
Wife of Doct. John Crittenden Who died 14th July 1835, Aged 37. She occupies the first grave opened in this consecrated ground. Leaving an affectionate husband with six weeping children. Her infant Sarah M. died on the 17th and lies entombed in the 2nd grave Aged 8 months and 17 days. ---------- This grave lies beneath this arm of the Church..
Kershaw Brigade.
Erected by the City of Greenville, South Carolina in commemoration of the "Project Southland" Monument erected on the Gettysburg Battlefield honoring The Kershaw Brigade of South Carolina. ————— A Greenville Pharmancist, Albert M. Goldstine director of Project Southland in cooperation with the Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association, was given the honor and privilege to supervise the erection and unveiling of the "P.S." Monument by the U.S. Department of Interior. (Park Service), Awards to Project Southland Director November 21, 1970 - Mayor of Greenville Plaque November 21, 1970 - Mayor of Abbeville plaque April 28, 1971 - The Order of the Palmetto ———— Gettysburg Monument - Erected July 23, 1970 Unveiled November 21, 1970 Greenville Monument - Erected January 1973 Unveiled July 2, 1973.
Greenville County Confederate Monument. [South Side]:
All lost, but by the graves Where martyred heroes rest He wins the most who honor saves Success is not the test The world shall yet decide In truth's clear far off light That the soldiers Who wore the gray and died With Lee, where right.. [East Side]: Come from the four winds, O breath, And breathe upon these slain That they may live. Resting at last, in that glorious Land, where the white flag Of peace is never furled.. [North Side]: Nor Shall your glory be forgot While fame her record, keeps Or honor points the hallowed spot Where valor proudly sleeps, Nor wreck, nor change, Nor winter's blight, Not time's remorseless doom, Can dim one ray of holy light That gilds your glorious tomb..
The Old Arbor. , The old arbor was the first building used by the people of Bethel. It is believed to have been built in the early 1800s. The land on which the arbor and church were built was given by John Bramlett, Solomon Holland and Benjamin Holland. Reunions of the Confederate soldiers that fought in the Civil War were held at the arbor. They were held every July 21, the day the Confederates repelled Union forces at the battle of Manassas. It is thought that the last soldiers' reunion was held around 1934.
At least 100 markers are within 10 miles of this location, as the crow flies. Touch for map. - Early White Settlement / The Massacre of Jacob Hite (
approx. 0.8 miles away)Marker is on Gibbs Shoals Road (County Road 164) 0.1 miles north of East Suber Road (County Road 540), on the right when traveling south.
- Mike Garfield ( approx. 1.5 miles away)
Marker can be reached from Brushy Creek Rd (State Highway 166) near James Road.
- Suber's Mill ( approx. 1.8 miles away)
Marker is on Suber Mill Road.
- Worth Barnett Overpass ( approx. 2 miles away)
Marker is on S Main Street (State Highway 14), on the right when traveling north.
- M106A1 Mortar Carrier ( approx. 2.2 miles away)
Marker can be reached from 17th Street east of South Line Street (South Carolina Highway 101), on the left when traveling east.
5- Ronnie Eugene Norris Remembrance Fountain ( approx. 2.2 miles away)
Marker is on 17th Street west of South Line Street (State Highway 101), on the left when traveling south.
- Greer Area Veterans Memorial ( approx. 2.2 miles away)
Marker is on 17th Street (State Highway 101) east of South Line Street (State Highway 101), on the left when traveling east.
- All Wars Memorial ( approx. 2.2 miles away)
Memorial is on Line Street (State Highway 101), on the left when traveling south.
- AH-1 Cobra Helicopter ( approx. 2.3 miles away)
Marker can be reached from the intersection of 16th Street and Line Street (South Carolina Highway 101), on the left when traveling south.
- Stone Mortar ( approx. 2.3 miles away)
Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (State Highway 14) and Victoria Street on South Main Street.
- Tribute to Greer Firefighters ( approx. 2.4 miles away)
Marker is on W. Poinsett Street (County Route 290), on the right when traveling east.
- 101 Trade Street ( approx. 2.4 miles away)
Marker is at the intersection of Trade Street and East Poinsett Street, on the left when traveling south on Trade Street.
- National Highway ( approx. 2.4 miles away)
Marker is at the intersection of East Poinsett Street (State Highway 101/290) and Depot Street, on the right when traveling west on East Poinsett Street.
- Spring-Wood Park ( approx. 2.5 miles away)
Marker is on Green St..
- Southern Bleachery Mill Village / Mill Superintendent House ( approx. 2.6 miles away in Taylors)
Marker is at the intersection of Mill Street and Hill Street, on the right when traveling east on Mill Street.
- Indian Boundary Line ( approx. 2.6 miles away)
Marker is at the intersection of North Line Street and East Church Street, in the median on North Line Street.
- Chick Springs ( approx. 2.6 miles away in Taylors)
Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Main Street and Old Chick Springs Road. Reported missing.
- Theron J. Hendrix Memorial Highway ( approx. 2.6 miles away)
Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 101 and Gateway Drive, on the left when traveling west on State Highway 101.
- Flatwood ( approx. 3.1 miles away)
Marker is at the intersection of Brockman McClimon Road (State Highway 12) and Stevens Road, on the right when traveling north on Brockman McClimon Road.
- A different marker also named Indian Boundary Line ( approx. 3.2 miles away)
Marker is on Wade Hampton Blvd. (U.S. 29) near Baileyview Street, on the right when traveling east.
- Taylors First Baptist Church ( approx. 3.2 miles away in Taylors)
Marker is on West Main Street west of Taylors Road, on the right when traveling west.
- Pelham Mill ( approx. 3.7 miles away near Greenville)
Marker can be reached from the intersection of State Highway 14 and East Phillips Road, on the right when traveling north.
- Cotton Mills ( approx. 3.8 miles away)
Marker can be reached from State Highway 14. Reported missing.
- Cherokee Boundary (1767) ( approx. 3.9 miles away)
Marker is on South Highway 14 (State Highway 14), on the left when traveling north.
- McClimons Memorial ( approx. 4.1 miles away)
Marker is at the intersection of Liberty Hill Road and Wadell Road, on the left when traveling south on Liberty Hill Road.
25- Hugh Porter & Jane Baily McClimon ( approx. 4.1 miles away)
Marker is at the intersection of Liberty Hill Road (State Highway 7139) and Wadell Road, on the left when traveling south on Liberty Hill Road.
- Methodist Men Memorial ( approx. 4.3 miles away near Taylors)
Marker is on St. Marks Rd. (County Route 23-261), on the left when traveling north.
- Gilreath's Mill ( approx. 4.8 miles away)
Marker is on Gilreath Mill Road (State Highway 101), on the left when traveling north.
- Hampton ( approx. 4.8 miles away)
Marker is on E Wade Hampton Boulevard (U.S. 29) 0.1 miles south of J. Verne Smith Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
- Camp Sevier ( approx. 5 miles away in Taylors)
Marker is at the intersection of Wade Hampton Boulevard (U.S. 29) and Artillery Road, on the left when traveling north on Wade Hampton Boulevard.
- Rev. James R. Rosemond ( approx. 5.1 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is on Old Rutherford Road south of Tanner Street, on the right when traveling south.
- Woods Fort ( approx. 5.2 miles away)
Marker is at the intersection of Gap Creek Road (State Highway 908) and State Highway 357, on the right when traveling west on Gap Creek Road.
- Fred W. Symmes Hall of Science ( approx. 5.8 miles away near Greenville)
Marker is on Roper Mountain Science Center Drive near Roper Mountain Rd.
- Abner Creek Baptist Church ( approx. 6.1 miles away in Duncan)
Marker is at the intersection of Abner Creek Road and Argo Drive, on the left when traveling north on Abner Creek Road.
- A different marker also named Abner Creek Baptist Church ( approx. 6.1 miles away in Duncan)
Marker is on Abner Creek Road south of Argo Drive, on the left when traveling south.
- Birthplace ( approx. 6.1 miles away in Duncan)
Marker is on Abner Creek Road, on the right when traveling north.
- Col. John and Jane Thomas ( approx. 6.2 miles away)
Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 101 and Oneal Church Street, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 101. Reported missing.
- Deputy Marcus L. Whitfield ( approx. 6.3 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of Roper Mountain Road and Woodruff Road, on the right when traveling south on Roper Mountain Road.
- Graceland East Memorial Park Veterans Monument ( approx. 6.4 miles away in Greenville)
Memorial is on Woodruff Road (State Highway 14), on the left when traveling south.
- A different marker also named Camp Sevier ( approx. 6.5 miles away in Taylors)
Marker is on West Lee Road, ¼ mile east of Pine Knoll Drive (County Road 165), in the median.
- Woodlawn Memorial Park Veterans Memorial ( approx. 6.7 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from Pine Knoll Drive (County Road 165).
- The Dam for Reservoir 2 ( approx. 6.8 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Road.
- O'Neal Village ( approx. 6.8 miles away)
Marker is at the intersection of Saluda Gap Road (State Highway 101) and West Gap Creek Road (County Road 23-134), on the left when traveling north on Saluda Gap Road.
- What's So Special About this Bridge? ( approx. 6.8 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Road.
- Welcome to Paris Mountain State Park ( approx. 6.9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Road.
- New Life for Old Bathhouse ( approx. 6.9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Road.
- Come On In, the Water's Fine! ( approx. 6.9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Road.
- "Mom, Can I Have a Nickel?" ( approx. 7 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Road.
- Open to the Sky ( approx. 7 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Road.
- William Preston Few (1867-1940) ( approx. 7.6 miles away near Travelers Rest)
Marker is on Jackson Grove Road (State Highway S23-262), on the left when traveling east.
50- District Five War Memorial ( approx. 7.7 miles away in Lyman)
Marker is at the intersection of Groce Road (State Highway 292) and Spartanburg Road (State Highway 292), on the right when traveling south on Groce Road.
- Barracks in the Woods ( approx. 7.7 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Road.
- Gassaway Mansion ( approx. 7.8 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of Dupont Drive and Overbrook Road, on the left when traveling east on Dupont Drive.
- Sulphur Spring ( approx. 7.8 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Road.
- The Original Water Filter ( approx. 7.8 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Road.
- Congregation Beth Israel ( approx. 8 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is on Summit Drive, 0.2 miles north of Meyers Court, on the left when traveling north.
- Gilder ( approx. 8 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of Bethel Road and Highway 14 on Bethel Road.
- Bull's Eye! ( approx. 8 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Drive.
- Manufacturing Site ( approx. 8.1 miles away)
Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 14 and Berry Mill Road, on the right when traveling north on State Highway 14. Reported missing.
- Getting Water from Here to There ( approx. 8.2 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Road.
- Reidville Public School ( approx. 8.3 miles away in Reidville)
Marker is on College Street.
- The "Pearis" of "Paris" Mountain ( approx. 8.4 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from State Park Road.
- Laurel Creek Church ( approx. 8.4 miles away near Mauldin)
Marker is on Laurens Road (U.S. 276), on the right when traveling south.
- Old Pilgrim Baptist Church / Old Pilgrim Rosenwald School ( approx. 8.5 miles away in Simpsonville)
Marker is on Woodruff Road, 0.1 miles south of Granary Drive, on the right when traveling south.
- Reidville Male Academy ( approx. 8.7 miles away in Reidville)
Marker is on Main Street east of Willow Street, on the right when traveling east.
- Fountain Fox Beattie House / Greenville Women's Club ( approx. 8.7 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from Bennett Street near North Church Street (U.S. 29).
- Oakland Plantation ( approx. 8.7 miles away in Simpsonville)
Marker is on Adams Mill Road, on the left when traveling north.
- Crenshaw's Battery ( approx. 8.8 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of Boyce Avenue and Pettigru Street, on the right when traveling south on Boyce Avenue.
- African Elephant ( approx. 8.9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from Cleveland Park Drive.
- Kilgore-Lewis House ( approx. 8.9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is on North Academy Street (U.S. 123).
- McPherson Park ( approx. 8.9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is on E Park Ave., on the right when traveling east.
- Cleveland Park ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is on Cleveland Park Drive.
- Fulton H. Anthony Memorial Bridge ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is on Poinsett Highway (State Highway 276) south of Furman Road, on the right when traveling south.
- Brutontown ( approx. 9 miles away in Brutontown)
Marker is at the intersection of Rutherford Road and Old Paris Mountain Road on Rutherford Road.
- Capers Bouton Memoral Fountain ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of Cleveland Park Drive and Richland Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Cleveland Park Drive.
75- 6 inch Field Howitzer Model of 1908 ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is on North Academy Street.
- Frank Howard ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from North Academy Street.
- In Honor Of ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Memorial is on Cleveland Park Drive, on the right when traveling west.
- Greenville County Vietnam Veterans Memorial ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is on Cleveland Park Avenue.
- Greenville Memorial Auditorium ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from North Academy Street.
- Clayton "Peg Leg" Bates ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from North Academy Street.
- "Shoeless" Joe Jackson ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from North Academy Street.
- Little Texas ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of Beattie Place and East North Street, on the right when traveling west on Beattie Place.
- Frank Selvy ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker can be reached from North Academy Street.
- 75 mm Field Gun / 3 inch M1903 ( approx. 9 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is on North Academy Street.
- In Honor of the Students of ( approx. 9 miles away in Wellford)
Marker is on Main St.
- 90 mm M-2 Anti-Aircraft Gun ( approx. 9.1 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Academy Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
- William Few Bridge ( approx. 9.1 miles away near Taylors)
Marker is on Fews Bridge Road (State Highway 113), on the right when traveling east.
- Post 3 American Legion ( approx. 9.1 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and North Academy Street (U.S. 123), on the left when traveling south on North Main Street.
- Brockman Park ( approx. 9.1 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of Broadus Avenue and East Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadus Avenue.
- Bethel Church Cemetery ( approx. 9.1 miles away in Simpsonville)
Marker is at the intersection of Holland Road and Balcome Boulevard on Holland Road.
- Bethel Church ( approx. 9.1 miles away in Simpsonville)
Marker is at the intersection of Holland Road and Balcome Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Holland Road.
- Bethel Community Training Ground ( approx. 9.1 miles away in Simpsonville)
Marker is at the intersection of Holland Road and Balcome Boulevard, on the right when traveling north on Holland Road.
- Church Street ( approx. 9.1 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is on Church Street (U.S. 29) 0.1 miles north of East North Street, on the right when traveling south.
- Eighty Unnamed Soldiers ( approx. 9.1 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Elford Street on North Main Street.
- Springfield Baptist Church ( approx. 9.1 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of East McBee Avenue and McDaniel Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East McBee Avenue.
- Here Lieth the Body of Sarah M. Crittenden ( approx. 9.1 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of East North Street (U.S. 29) and East North Street (South Carolina Highway 183), on the right when traveling east on East North Street.
- Kershaw Brigade ( approx. 9.1 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Elford Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
- Greenville County Confederate Monument ( approx. 9.1 miles away in Greenville)
Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and East Elford Street on North Main Street.
- The Old Arbor ( approx. 9.2 miles away in Simpsonville)
Marker is at the intersection of Holland Road and Balcome Boulevard (County Route 332), on the right when traveling north on Holland Road.
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