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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Greenville County, South Carolina
Greenville is the county seat for Greenville County
Adjacent to Greenville County, South Carolina
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1881-1917
• Eugenia Thomas Slade Duke is born on October 20, 1881 in Columbus, Georgia. She marries Harry Cuthbert Duke on April 30, 1900. Together with their only child, Martha, the family moves to Greenville in 1917.
• The United States . . . — — Map (db m135195) HM
Falls Cottage was originally used as a home by the Camperdown Mills Supervisor.
It has been many things including a home, gas station, and restaurant.
The West End became a settlement in the 1830s. — — Map (db m29900) HM
Greenville was a major textile center by the beginning of the twentieth century, and local cotton growers and brokers needed storage places for the harvested cotton. West End banker H.L. Gassaway and Dr. Davis Furman purchased land immediately . . . — — Map (db m8209) HM
By the 1990s, the river had been rehabilitated, and a citizen movement to remove the highway bridge and reclaim the falls began in earnest. After much discussion, controversy, and debate, Mayor Knox White and City Council took a courageous step, . . . — — Map (db m135198) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m11036) HM
Battle hardened in the Cherokee War of 1760-61 and the battle of Sullivan's Island in 1776, Marion was 48 years old when the British invaded & conquered SC in 1780.
His volunteer militia detachment operated primarily in the lowcountry attacking . . . — — Map (db m10806) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m19220) HM
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. — — Map (db m19168) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m10981) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m38780) HM
Provided by
Members of the
Class of 2005
In memory of
September 11, 2001
our first day of class
[Left]:
In the early hours the news broke, the truth uncertain, the implications unfathomable
We continued on, not knowing the . . . — — Map (db m18990) HM
Lt. John H. David Jr.
The First South Carolina
Officer Killed in Action.
Lt. Charles S. Gardner
Sgt. Charles E. Timmons Jr.
Corp. Talmadge W. Gerrald
Pvt. Thomas J. Lyon Jr.
Pvt. Otis B. Brodie — — Map (db m53063) HM
This plaque commemorates the 50th anniversary of Furman University's relocation from this site to the current campus north of Greenville on Poinsett Highway. From 1851 to 1958, Furman University was located atop this bluff above the Reedy River . . . — — Map (db m14540) HM
Established in 1826 in Edgefield as an academy and theological institution, Furman University was charted in 1850 and in 1851 established a campus on the bluff above this spot, where it remained for the next century. Named for Baptist minister . . . — — Map (db m14549) HM
Established in 1826 in Edgefield as an academy and theological institution, Furman University was charted in 1850 and in 1851 established a campus on the bluff above this spot, where it remained for the next century. Named for Baptist minister . . . — — Map (db m32950) HM
Founded in 1826 in Edgefield, SC, as an academy and theological institution, Furman University was named for Revolutionary War patriot and Baptist minister Richard Furman. It was chartered as a university in 1850, and its first president was his . . . — — Map (db m169356) HM
This Anniversary Plaza commemorates Furman University’s relocation from downtown Greenville to the Poinsett Highway campus.
This plaza features elements of the old campuses of Furman University and Greenville Woman’s . . . — — Map (db m169487) HM
Hero of the American Revolutionary War
Recognized Namesake of Greenville, South Carolina
Born: August 7, 1742, Potowomut, RI
Died: June 19, 1786, Mulberry Grove, GA
The son of Rhode Island Quakers, General Nathanael Greene rose . . . — — Map (db m168949) HM
A tribute to the memory of
General Robert E Lee
"His monument is the Adoration of the South, his shrine is in every Southern Heart."
Thomas Nelson Page.
Erected 1935
By the Greenville Chapter and Fort Sumter
Chapter of the United . . . — — Map (db m10778) HM
One of the first stores in this section of the state stood near this spot. Its day book shows that it was in operation in 1794, three years before the founding of the town of Greenville. — — Map (db m9131) HM
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.
. . . — — Map (db m20311) HM
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 & Robert. One daughter: Mary. . . . — — Map (db m15996) HM
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, . . . — — Map (db m30823) WM
The Greenville Garden Club won the $500 second place price in Better Homes and Gardens' "Most Beautiful America" contest in 1932 for their landscaping of Rock Quarry Park. Members used the money to develop South Carolina's first arboretum . . . — — Map (db m17562) HM
[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 . . . — — Map (db m41803) HM
[Front] This Beaux Arts building, built in 1916-18, was the fourth Greenville County Courthouse, from 1918 to 1950. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1994. The largest lynching trial in U.S. history was held here . . . — — Map (db m40504) HM
[Veterans Memorial]:
Veterans Memorial
WWI 1917-1918
WWII 1941-1946
Korea 1950-1955
Military Branch Seals: United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Air Force, United States Coast Guard, . . . — — Map (db m19842) WM
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 . . . — — Map (db m16124) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m19197) HM
This bell was located in the porch ceiling of the Mary C. Judson Library on the campus of the Greenville Woman’s College. It was retrieved by Marguerite Chiles during the move to the new campus. Ms. Chiles preserved it through the years. Generous . . . — — Map (db m209413) HM
Established in 1854 by the S.C. Baptist Convention, this institution opened as Greenville Baptist Female College in February 1856, on this site originally donated by Vardry McBee to the Greenville Academies. Its name was changed to Greenville . . . — — Map (db m9082) HM
Have you heard the story of General Greene,
A Rhode Island private who followed his dream.
In 1780 as Washington's man
He came to our state to free our great land.
Armies of British were sent by the King,
But they were no match for the . . . — — Map (db m21828) HM
This flag, often referred to as the Guilford Courthouse Flag, is an example of the diversity of American flags during the Revolutionary War period. It has the unique design elements of an elongated canton with white background and 13 blue, . . . — — Map (db m10863) HM
Dedicated to Caldwell Harper
Entrepreneur Civil Leader Philanthropist
Whose lasting influence and generosity in this community are symbolized here in ensuring granite and flowing water.
He donated the site of the plaza to the Greenville . . . — — Map (db m16219) HM
In recognition of her vision and sustained commitment to the conservation and renewal of the Reedy River Falls Historic Park.
Her enthusiastic guidance over two decades has been a continuing inspiration to the community. Under her direction . . . — — Map (db m13695) HM
Named by action of
the General Assembly
and Highway Commission
in recognition of his
distinguished public
service during 24 years
as a member of
South Carolina
House of Representatives
and
in particular his role
in the . . . — — Map (db m19489) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m19388) HM
Named to honor the memory of
Herman N. Hipp, Class of 1935
President of Liberty Life Insurance Corporation
Trustee of the Greenville Hospital System
and the Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce
Member of the Furman University Advisory . . . — — Map (db m18543) HM
Agricultural plants that were grown and sold by farmers are important to Greenville's history. For many years, most families in Greenville made their living by farming.
Corn, Wheat and Oats
In the early 1800s, corn, wheat, and oats were . . . — — Map (db m31232) HM
River cane (Arundinaria gigantean) is the only native American bamboo, and it is the "reed" that gave the Reedy River its name. Found in flood plains throughout the southeastern United States, it is a member of the Grass family . . . — — Map (db m31259) HM
The Carolina Foothills Garden Club, beginning in 1967, spearheaded efforts to reclaim the long neglected site of Greenville's birthplace and to preserve its natural beauty along the banks of the Reedy River. The City of Greenville endorsed the . . . — — Map (db m27949) HM
The Reedy is Greenville's river. Its flowing waters have nourished the city and its people for centuries, and its falls are the reason why Greenville is located where it is. But Greenville's people have not always been kind to the river, and now it . . . — — Map (db m31263) HM
Circa 1880
Later
Nukasee Manufacturing
Restoration 1979-1890
Greenville County Historic
Preservation Commission
Vance B. Drawdy
Chairman
Romayne A. Barnes / John W. Grady, III
Laura Smith Ebaugh / Georgianna Graham
Mrs. . . . — — Map (db m17570) HM
The Cherokees
Greenville County was Cherokee Territory before the Revolution. European settlers were forbidden to live here until 1777, when Native Americans were forced to cede this land to the new state. Most of modern day Greenville was . . . — — Map (db m14535) HM
[Main marker]:
In Memory of
81st Wildcat Division
which trained at Camp Sevier,
Apr to July 1918
Maj. Gen. Chas. J. Bailey,
commanding.
[Plaque at foot of marker]:
Camp Sevier
Camp Sevier, a WWI National . . . — — Map (db m8151) HM
Erected 1956 Renovated 2004
In Memory of
James Buchanan Duke
1856-1925
Philanthropist, Master Builder, Creator of the Duke Endowment, and Benefactor of Humankind
This library is named in honor of Mr. Duke in grateful recognition of his . . . — — Map (db m18940) HM
In Memory of
James Clement Furman, D.D.
1809-1891
President 1859-1879
Professor 1844-1881
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At a crisis in 1868
Furman was admonished to abandon the institution.
His reply was:
"I will nail my colors to the
mast of the . . . — — Map (db m209408) HM
Named in honor of a beloved member of the extended Furman University Family, generous benefactor, and wife of Herman N. Hipp, Class of 1935. — — Map (db m18539) HM
Jim Rice is a native of Anderson, South Carolina and was one of the most feared hitters during his 16-year career with the Boston Red Sox. He still holds career records with the Red Sox for home runs (382), hits (2,452), RBIs (1,451) and total . . . — — Map (db m44080) HM
Jo Anders was one of the greatest players in Upstate Textile League history. Anders turned down a dream contract with the New York Yankees in 1942 to join the U.S. Army and serve in World war II. After the war, he was offered a chance to play in . . . — — Map (db m44087) HM
Statesman • Diplomat • Naturalist
Founder, National Institution for the
Promotion of Science, forerunner of
the Smithsonian Institution
• First United States Minister to Mexico •
• United States Secretary of War •
While serving . . . — — Map (db m8087) HM
[Front]:
Born in Charleston, S.C., educated in this country and Great Britain, he travelled widely in Europe and Asia before returning to a distinguished career. He served South Carolina in the state legislature, 1816-1820; 1830-1832; . . . — — Map (db m9187) HM
Dedicated in honor or
the ninth president of Furman University
who led Furman through a period of
great achievement, change and renewal
from 1976 to 1994. — — Map (db m104233) HM
John Smoltz had a stellar career that spanned 21 seasons. In 2009, he played two games for the Greenville Drive, including a game on May 31st, 2009, where more than 7,100 people packed Flour Field - before moving back to the top of the Red Sox . . . — — Map (db m44271) HM
Philadelphia Athletics 1908-1909
Cleveland Naps 1910-1915
Chicago White Socks 1915-1920
Position: Left Field
Threw: Right
Batted: Left
1919 World Series Batting Average .375
Lifetime Batting Average .356
Third Highest in Baseball . . . — — Map (db m182123) HM
Side A-Panel 1
Josh White was born in Greenville on Dean Street in 1914. Only a decade later, and after the tragic loss of his father, he became what was known as a "guide boy" for blind musicians. and traveled throughout the south, . . . — — Map (db m180715) HM
In early 1910, J. Irving Westervelt (1862-1939) was chosen by a northern textile machinery coalition to manager their new southern textile mill venture. Lockwood, Greene, and Company was chosen to design the village and mill. Gallivan Construction . . . — — Map (db m198828) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m10779) HM
1883 - 1978
It can be done
[North Face]:
Superintent of Parker District Schools.
Founded the first Adult Education Center in Greenville Coounty.
Introduced Vocational Education (Forerunner of Technical Education Colleges in South . . . — — Map (db m10182) HM
Now an iconic part of Greenville, and credited with the shaping of modern downtown, the construction of the Liberty Bridge was originally awash in turmoil and controversy. In 1960 the Reedy River Falls were obscured by the construction of the . . . — — Map (db m169315) HM
Linky Stone Park is home to the Children's Garden today, but it was a very different place in the early 1900s while Greenville was evolving from a farming town to a textile (cloth) producing city. Stone Manufacturing was founded here and its . . . — — Map (db m31477) HM
(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 . . . — — Map (db m198234) HM
Lou Brissie was born in Anderson, South Carolina. After getting his career off to a promising start, he suffered a devastating injury in Italy during World War II. Brissie convinced doctors not to amputate his leg, and three years later, he was . . . — — Map (db m44083) HM
Lynching in America
Between 1877 and 1950, thousands of African Americans were victims of mob violence and lynching across the United States. Following the Civil War, many white Southerners fiercely resisted equal rights for African Americans . . . — — Map (db m206360) HM
Dedicated to
Major Rudolf Anderson Jr.
U.S.A.F.
Sept. 15, 1927 - Oct. 27, 1962
By the
Citizens of Greenville
State of South Carolina
The United States of America
In a period of great international stress he performed this duty of . . . — — Map (db m11059) HM
In honor of
Marshall E. and Vera Lea Rinker
Entrepreneurs, philanthropists
and community leaders
Throughout 60 years of marriage, "Doc" and "Petey" Rinker believed that their true wealth was in the investments they made in the . . . — — Map (db m18585) HM
New Beginnings
[Top Panel]:
It was 1919 and Greenville, South Carolina had emerged from World War I with a surge of patriotism and community spirit. Main Street was a center of activity and a building boom brought the Woodside . . . — — Map (db m26979) HM
Erected 1960
to the Glory of God
through the advancement of
Christian culture
In Memory of
William H. McAlister
and his daughter
Amelie
This building was made possible by a grant made by Logan Fulrath and Guaranty Trust . . . — — Map (db m18810) HM
Vardry McBee purchased more than 11,000 acres around the Reedy River from Lemuel Alston in 1815. Although McBee lived in Lincolnton, North Carolina, he wished to develop his Greenville property, and in 1819 he build a "superior" brick corn mill on . . . — — Map (db m28093) HM
In honor of
Jennie McKay
Died September 25, 1932
and
Lilley McKay
Died September 26, 1941
Faithful members whose generosity
inspired this chapel — — Map (db m121929) HM
Donated by Caroline Choice
June 18, 1884 Named for
John A. McPherson 1910
First Chairman of Park
and Tree Commission
City of Greenville — — Map (db m10501) HM
In named in Tribute to
Melvin K. Younts
Class of 1950
Attorney, Clvic and Corporate Leader
Successful Investor, Developer
and Lifetime Member of the
Furman University Advisory Council
and
Dollie Isgett Younts
Graduate of . . . — — Map (db m18267) HM
On the hills surrounding this site, a twenty-seven acre mill village, complete with churches, mill store and recreation grounds once served the Camperdown and Vardry Mills. Houses were built on both sides of the river. The foundations and road . . . — — Map (db m14557) HM
Under the entrepreneurial leadership of Otis Prentiss Mills and his son-in-law Walter Moore, the Mills Manufacturing Company was chartered in July, 1896. Utilizing part of the land he had purchased during the 1870s, that ran from Augusta Street . . . — — Map (db m198829) HM
Monaghan Mill and village were established in 1900 by cousins Lewis Wardlaw Parker (1865-1916) and Thomas Fleming Parker (1860-1926). The mill and village were named in memory of their grandfather’s native county in Ireland. Located on 325 acres . . . — — Map (db m198830) HM
(front)
Lewis Wardlaw Parker (1865-1916) and Thomas Fleming Parker (1860-1926) established Monaghan Mill in 1900 and named it in memory of their grandfather’s native county in Ireland. Located along the Reedy River, the mill was designed . . . — — Map (db m198670) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m20175) HM
• Mentor • Coach • Weightlifter • Role Model • • Friend to All •
Beginning about 1970, on this location in the basement of the Phyllis Wheatley Center, Nick Strange taught and mentored young men in not only the sport of weightlifting, but also . . . — — Map (db m135192) HM
Nolan Ryan was a member of the 1966 Greenville Mets and went on to establish himself as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. During his career, he threw 7 no-hitters and 5,714 strikeouts. He played for the New York Mets, California . . . — — Map (db m44270) HM
"Old Glory" or "The Stars and Stripes" as our present day American flag is referred to, is the most recognizable symbol of freedom, unity and hope on earth. Our flag and its meaning are described in the lyrics of our national anthem, "The Star . . . — — Map (db m10861) HM
About 150 feet east of this point are buried some of Greenville's earliest settlers, including Elias Earle (1762-1823), State Representative and Senator and United States Congressman; George Washington Earle (1777-1821), wealthy planter and early . . . — — Map (db m71592) HM
Vardry Mill
In 1874 Vardry McBee's heirs leased and renovated an old grain mill on this property to Massachusetts natives O.H. Sampson and George Hall. First called Sampson, Hall & Co. by its founders, the textile mill consisted of two, . . . — — Map (db m14551) HM
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