This is a list of the national register of historic places listings in greenville county, south carolina outside the city of greenville this is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the national register of historic places in greenville county, south carolina, united states. Carolina first south carolina historical room main hughes library 25 heritage green place, greenville, s. Its a bird, its a plane, its books about superheroes. Chester county library the hub of chester county south carolina. The following properties in greenville county have been listed in the national register as historic sites or districts.
The narrative history of greenville county is an excellent companion volume to landrums history of spartanburg county, sc and chapmans history of edgefield county, sc, both neighboring counties of greenville with much overlapping on both historyand families. Greenville county, south carolina black america series. The itsy bitsy duckling jeffery burton mouses first spring lauren. Greenville district, south carolina copy 1 library of. Greenville county, south carolina historical schools. Restore locations 3033 wade hampton boulevard taylors, sc 29687 864 3125003 monday saturday, 10. History, european history, world history, and civics. Greenville county, south carolina, public library history. The library serves a population of 451,225 residents. A history and tombstone inscriptions of mountain creek baptist church by june dempsey franco, 1984. The saluda river is the western boundary, and greenville. This combined effort continues to provide service to the citizens of greenville county. Friends of the library greenville sc county library system. Photographs from the coxe collection explores greenville during the first half of the 20th century.
This library is affiliated with greenville county library system. The narrative history of greenville county is an excellent companion volume to landrums history of spartanburg county, sc and chapmans history of edgefield county, sc, both neighboring counties of greenville with much overlapping on both history and families. Join archivist and history professor alexia helsley as she explores some of these individuals and their contributions, as well as littleknown events in the area and the everfascinating dark corner. The author deftly captures the key political developments in spartanburg county for the century following the revolution. A major experiment in this area was the greenville area reference resource center administered by the greenville county library under contract with the south carolina state library. Greenvilles heritage is a collection of judy bainbridges local history articles for the greenville news of greenville, south carolina. Photographs from the coxe collection by longtime society member and historian dr. The city of greenville is situated on land that was once cherokee hunting ground, closed to colonists settlement.
A listing of all the schools in greenville county, sc with maps, driving directions, and a local area search function. The first library in greenville came about due to a growing need for students to have a good selection of books to help them with their studies. The history of the city and county in the south carolina piedmont huff jr. Need oneonone research assistance, help with ebooks and other downloadables, or technology training.
The history of greenville greenville, south carolina. Greenville, sc historical society business directory. To schedule a onehour appointment with a library staff member, please complete and submit the form below or call 8645279258 during business hours. From each site is a link to the original nomination in adobe pdf format. Drop in, submit a request, or schedule an hour for some oneonone assistance. The usgenweb tombstone project greenville county, south carolina.
For centuries, this part of south carolina served as hunting grounds for the cherokee indians. If accessed from a south carolina computer, a login will not be required. Greenville county, south carolina research at genealogy today. The locations of national register properties and districts for which the latitude and. The collection of the library contains 960,914 volumes. The greenville county library has been active in interlibrary cooperation from the time of its establishment. Greenville district, south carolina the library of congress. Following its acquisition by south carolina, in rapid succession, it was a part of the ninetysix district, a separate county, a part of washington district, and then greenville district. South carolina room greenville sc county library system. Baseball in greenville and spartanburg sc images of baseball series. Greenville county, south carolina, history of richardson. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Richard pearis the namesake for nearby paris mountain established a plantation above the reedy river, and by 1786, greenville county was established. Since the cherokee nation hunted the verdant hills in what is now known as greenville county, south carolina, the search for economic prosperity and diversity has defined the history of this thriving upstate region and its expanding urban center.
Even as local history published by a forprofit press, this book meets its stated objective to serve as a primer of greenville county s textile past. Stunning blackandwhite images enlighten readers about the old greenville that virtually disappeared as the small city was transformed into a large metropolitan area. Spartanburg, south carolina postcard history series. Greenville county library greenville county library system. We have a diverse collection of images of america titles highlighting education, textiles, rural life, sports and african. A metropolitan narcotics squad was formed in 1971 to combat the rising menace of drug abuse. The history of the city and county in the south carolina piedmont. Because of the book s intended audience, belcher allows trivialities to pepper the text as opposed to relegating them to endnotes, and he does not compare greenville to other textile. History recent history in the mid1980s, the carolina foothills garden club and the city of greenville adopted a master plan for the park that was designed to restore the beauty of the area and provide a safe and welcoming gathering spot for individuals and groups. Greenville, county, northwestern south carolina, u. The northern section, which is bordered by north carolina, lies in the blue ridge mountains of the appalachian chain, while most of the county lies in the foothill regions of the piedmont.
The greenville county historical society has over 500 members and a permanent headquarters at 211 e. Greenville, south carolina history, culture, timeline. Hidden history of greenville county details the personalities, places and events that have given greenville its progressive, diverse environment. In a sweeping chronicle of the city and county, historian archie vernon huff traces greenville s. Discus south carolinas virtual library is the information place for all south. It wasnt until 1770 that the first settler of western origin established a presence here. Local history books on south carolina arcadia publishing. History of greenville county, south carolina narrative and biographical by james m. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Gillman cromer, superintendent of schools, was responsible for raising the money needed. The county of greenville was established in 1798, and the county seat is greenville.
Other products you can find if you visit books amillion in. South carolina books, stories, novels for sale online sciway. A history of the upper part of greenville county, south carolina. The chester county library system closed to the public until further notice. Landrums colonial and revolutionary history of upper south carolina, which treated the prerevolutionary war history of the territory that became spartanburg county. Use the archive to gain a local perspective on historical news, to research your family history, or to simply read about a person or event of interest. The county accepts credit and debit card payments on our website, online. In 1976, the police department moved into the new greenville county law enforcement center with the greenville county sheriffs department. Originally published in the greenville greenville chapter journal vol 19, nos. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Greer genealogy in greenville county, sc usa 1,015,348 south carolina 15,376 greenville county 682 greer 41.
About 1770, richard pearis, an indian trader from virginia who was living with a chiefs daughter, received about 100,000 acres of hunting lands from the cherokees. Pickens county, palmetto state, close to home, great memories, south carolina, old photos, history, kid, sweet greenville, sc greenville south carolina south carolina homes weekend trips weekend getaways oh the places youll go places to visit vacation spots maine 1940s. Greenville, south carolina phone 864 2425000 greenville schools greenville online schools students. Arcadia publishing local and regional history books.
Additional records are listed on the county and state pages. Greenville county historical society home facebook. Greenville county south carolina historical schools. Reading lists for adults greenville sc county library system. It contains broad resources to help you start your historical and genealogical research. Greenville county historical society greenville, sc. Spartanburg, south carolina contains scenes of early textile mills, postcards from the early military training camp at camp wadsworth, and images of the rapid development of downtown, showcasing morgan square, midtown, magnolia street, and church street.
Landrum, in his colonial and revolutionary history of upper south carolina, relying upon other writers, says. Greenville genealogy in greenville county, sc usa 1,015,348 south carolina 15,376 greenville county 682 greenville 211. For the most current listing of resources for this location, and from additional publishers, please visit the greenville county page in the live roots catalog. History of greenville greenville, sc official website. Included is the original 1790 census for spartanburg county and a list of all who served in the civil war with the name of the battle for those killed or wounded. Search business profiles for greenville, south carolina historical society at. In a sweeping chronicle of the city and county, historian archie vernon huff traces greenvilles business tradition and details its political. Experienced genealogists and historians are ready to help with genealogy or historical research. South carolina sc history greenville county history featured greenville landmark feature your greenville landmark here greenville history guide sciway s guide to greenvilles history is divided into several sections. From now until april 30, the county will waive the online service fee. The south carolina room in the hughes main library is staffed by experienced genealogists and has an extensive collection of books, manuscripts, microform, periodicals, databases, photographs, maps, and newspapers all searchable in our online catalog. The historical society shop includes more than two dozen books on local history from regional authors, including remembering greenville. To date, 69 writers have been inducted into the states literary hall of fame, the south carolina academy of authors. The friends of the greenville county library system is a 501 c 3 organization that provides financial and volunteer support for public programs and publications of the greenville county library system through fundraising projects.
Greenville county historical society, greenville, sc. The first is devoted to the history of greenville county and the greenville area as a whole. In these numerous changes public records were lost to such an extent that practically nothing of an official nature, dating prior to 1800, can be found. The face of our country referring to piedmont, south carolina, at the time white men discovered it was a region of romance. Note that historical physical and cultural features are no longer visible on the landscape. General history subjects covered include iron working, textiles, other manufactures, churches, schools, government, and politics. Our goal is to share the past, serve the present and educate the future. Citizens can pay property taxes through the mail, the internet or by using the convenient dropbox located outside the tax office. Greenville south carolina profile and resource guide. The south carolina plantations history, facts, and people, and the early ages of the south carolina colony, all in a great selection of books at arcadia publishing.
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