On a sideroad in Greer which was useful as a bypass from backed up traffic on I-85, this marker…read morepoints out some of the 1767 Colonial Era history of the area. On the front, "In 1766-67 South Carolina and North Carolina 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 North Carolina and on to Virginia. In South Carolina, it ran north from near present-day Honea Path, crossed the Reedy River near present-day Princeton, and ended at the South Carolina-North Carolina line." On the reverse, "The Cherokee ceded all land east of the 1767 line to the colonies of South Carolina and North Carolina. In 1786, when South Carolina created its first counties, the line from the Reedy River to the South Carolina-North Carolina line south of Tryon, North Carolina 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. [Review 17311 overall - 887 in South Carolina - 829 of 2022.]

This marker is on the main street leading in to downtown Greenville and points out the history of…read morethis amazing and beautiful home. It is on a corner so there is space to stop to read the marker and view the house. The front reads, "The Wilkins House was built in 1878 by Greenville builder Jacob Cagle for William Wilkins and his wife Harriett Cleveland Wilkins. The home, which originally fronted Augusta St., was designed in the Italianate style, but also incorporated Gothic and Moorish elements. The interior finishes, including complex millwork and Lincrusta wall coverings, matched the high style of the exterior. An 1898 article declared it "the finest home of any man in northern South Carolina."" And the reverse, "William Wilkins died in 1895 but Harriett lived here until her death in 1930. In 1933 the house was leased by the Wilkins family to R.D. Jones, who used it as both a residence and funeral home. When the home was threatened with demolition in 2014 a public fundraising campaign, along with the efforts of a new owner, combined to raise enough money to move the 750-ton building to its current site. At the time, it was believed to be the heaviest building ever moved in S.C." The marker was erected in 2017 by the City of Greenville. It is number 23-82. [Review 249 of 2025 - 1269 in South Carolina - 23813 overall]

The only remaining covered bridge in the State of South Carolina, this 38 foot long pine structure…read morespans Beaverdam Creek. The bridge and the area around it is part of a passive park owned by Greenville County. It was built in 1909 by Charles Irwin Willis (1878-1966) and is a four-span Howe truss, featuring diagonal timbers and vertical iron rods. It is named for Alexander Lafayette Campbell (1836-1920) who owned and operated a grist mill here. The foundations of the mill and home site are still here to be explored. Ample parking and several picnic tables in the shade make this into a great stop for lunch. When the water isn't running to quickly, there's nothing wrong with dipping your feet into the creek to cool off. There are several signs about so that you can learn about the area. [Review 14940 overall, 442 of 2021, number 811 in South Carolina.]

super cute and small little park all centered around the bridge! I probably wouldn't go an hour out…read moreof my way to come, but if you are passing through, it's pretty neat. Make sure your kids wear clothes they can get wet! The little river under the bridge is unique with lots of smooth rock. FYI, it only gets mid calf deep, so it's not really a swimming hole.

When you're in Greenville, SC you must stop to see this amazing beauty. Amazing landscaping…read morethroughout and around the park around the bridge and waterfall is wonderful to view. Sitting and taking in Mother Nature and the Restored area is delightful and job well done.

What a beautiful walking bridge! This spot is a perfect blend of charm, nature, and small-town…read morecharacter. Whether you're taking a quiet solo stroll or walking and talking with friends or family, the bridge offers a peaceful escape with great views on both sides. The structure itself has that nostalgic, sturdy feel--like it's been standing strong for generations--and it adds so much personality to the area. It's the kind of place where you slow down, take a deep breath, and just enjoy the moment. We loved spotting the old signage and character details--it's not just a bridge, it's a piece of local history. A great place for photos, reflection, and just soaking in some genuine small-town atmosphere. Highly recommend a visit if you're nearby!

This marker is on a street corner in a residential neighborhood and there is plenty of street…read moreparking nearby. The hospital referenced no longer stands. The front of the marker reads, "In 1914, a federal hospital dedicated to discovering the cause of pellagra opened at this site. Run by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), the 3-story facility had a capacity of 30 patients before being expanded in 1916. Led by Dr. Joseph Goldberger (1874-1929), doctors worked to determine if pellagra was caused by diet, as opposed to bacterial infection. The disease was an epidemic in the South, particularly among mill workers like those in Spartanburg County." The reverse reads, "As part of their research, USPHS staff surveyed local mill workers and conducted experiments here, some on themselves. Their work helped link pellagra to a lack of meat, milk, fruit and vegetables, foods that were often inaccessible to low-income southerners. The hospital treated patients from across South Carolina, providing health food and medical guidance. It closed in 1920. In 1937, niacin deficiency was shown to cause pellagra. Later, the disease was all but eradicated in the United States." This is marker number 42-39. It was erected in 2021 by the South Carolina Osteopathic Society, Spartanburg County Medical Society, and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. [Review 201 of 2025 - 1256 in South Carolina - 23765 overall]

I remember Mr. John B. White vividly. He was the owner of the world famous Beacon Drive-In located…read morein Spartanburg, S.C. I started eating there when I was fifteen years old. Mr. White was there every time that I was. He ran the cash register. He was a gentleman and a great entrepreneur and was obviously loved by the local citizens. The Beacon was serving their version of fast food many years before the onset of large chains. Not only did his business survive the fast food onslaught, it continued to excel.

We had our wedding and reception at Greer City Hall. It was easy to rent and the staff was so nice!…read moreThe place is very spacious and it was fairly easy to have the wedding and reception in the same room. The staff helped us flip the room into a sit down reception with enough room for the DJ and a dance floor section. Would recommend for any bride looking for an affordable place to rent with plenty of space.

The bridge gets a 5 because the view from it is *not* ruined by an unsightly 85 foot mess-tangle of…read moreindustrial waste. In fact, the wreckage of that object is instead lying on the ground nearby. THAT is actually something to gaze joyfully upon. I tried extraneously, even frantically, to convince Bridgeway Station management (Hughes Investments), the local government, and merchants located at Bridgeway that installing this piece would be damaging to the community. Management said that "art was in the eye of the beholder." Local merchants claimed my concern had nothing to do with their businesses. Of course, if people avoid Bridgeway because of an unsightly spectacle, that would have "something" to do with them. The negative public response is predictable, based on the response to another sculpture by the same artist, placed in Ossining, NY in the 2010s. It is only half the size of the one that was planned for here. Ossining is 50 miles north of NYC, where bizarre & provocative art is as well-received as it is anywhere in the world. Ossining funds its own sculpture park; the people there are receptive to experimental art. But when this piece appeared in a riverfront-park area, local reaction was overwhelmingly negative. The reaction in Upstate SC to a piece different from that one only by being more than twice the size would most probably be worse. Nonetheless, Hughes Investments went forward. The result was the sculpture broke while it was being installed. Oh joyous wonder--the local community will be spared the blight! But this reflects terribly on management, along with local governing authorities, who are effectively mutually responsible. One must ask: Why didn't the installation of this piece receive the prominent preceding promotion that every other major event to take place at Bridgeway Station has? (They've been most aggressive in their media presence as a general rule.) Based on chatter on TikTok and Reddit, this was actually supposed to be the Bridgeway Station logo that was to be placed. If true, then it would have made sense for there to have been furtive fanfare about it, but it received next to no media coverage at all. Maybe management did realize, too late to undo the deal, that there was reason to be concerned about negative public reaction to the sculpture. Instead of cancelling the installation--the best thing for the community--they downplayed it to the hilt and decided to just endure the backlash once it was up. We actually end up with the best possible result, but no thanks to "the powers that be." Perhaps now all contributors to this debacle (including the sculptor) will act for the greater good. For Hughes Investments, the most obvious action is to offer monetary compensation to people who live within a certain radius of BridgeWay Station. These are only rough guidelines--the local residents who have been so affected will have to set specific terms, and of course will have to make their voices heard to bring it about. I would offer credits at BridgeWay Station-based businesses, but also include another option for people who may consider BridgeWay too "fu-fu." There's clearly a culture clash between the development and the pre-existing community. So besides credit at BridgeWay, prepaid debit cards or gift cards for a locally accessible department or grocery store should also be offered. A lesser payout for that option would be OK--say $50 credit at BridgeWay would be $40-$45 elsewhere. I would suggest 10-20 miles as a geo radius, or maybe just include every adult in Greenville, Mauldin, and Simpsonville. I am putting forth ideas on how the sculptor can redeem himself in a review for Bridgeway Station Logo Sculpture. I have just added that location and it is appearing now, but if you can't find it, try looking for the same location on Google Maps; the review also appears there. Meanwhile, definitely do go to the bridge and look at the view--it's a 5!