Historical Markers and War Memorials in Saluda, North Carolina
Columbus is the county seat for Polk County
Saluda is in Polk County
Polk County(35) ► ADJACENT TO POLK COUNTY Henderson County(99) ► Rutherford County(51) ► Greenville County, South Carolina(378) ► Spartanburg County, South Carolina(129) ►
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Baty Hall was a faithful and dedicated public official, having served the citizens of Polk County and the city of Saluda in a stately manner.
He served as chairman of Polk County board of commissioners from December 3, 1956 to December 3, 1968, and . . . — — Map (db m44681) HM
Who donated this building for the purpose of creating a Public Library for the enjoyment and enrichment of the community he so prized. His lifelong public service and this generous gift evidence his commitment to the development of Saluda and its . . . — — Map (db m44683) HM
Since 1931 the Tryon Garden Club has
been devoted stewards of this 90-foot
waterfall and botanical sanctuary. This
cove forest is an example of one of the most
diverse habitats of native plants, trees,
birds, and wildlife on earth.
During . . . — — Map (db m240910) HM
Welcome to Pearson's Falls and Glen, a botanical preserve comprised of
268 acres This sanctuary has been owned and maintained since 1931 by
the Tryon Garden Club, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge . . . — — Map (db m240907) HM
This memorial was established to give honor and special commendation to all men and women of the Saluda area who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The service they gave in peace and war to their country is eternally . . . — — Map (db m11389) WM
This was a crossroads called Pace's Gap, where drovers passed through
herding livestock to ports in South Carolina. But once the first train came
through on July 4, 1878, the area came to life and, by 1881, had been
chartered as the town of . . . — — Map (db m240919) HM