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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SA6_blue-ridge-railroad-passenger-station-c-1913_Anderson-SC.html
This building was erected as a passenger station or the Blue Ridge Railroad. It bridges the railroad cut under North Main Street which was excavated by the Blue Ridge Railroad Company as part of a project to build a line over the mountains to Knox…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KX3_vietnam-veterans-monument_Anderson-SC.html
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Vietnam 1957 —- Dedicated to the memory and honor of all Anderson County Vietnam veterans. They will always be remembered for their sacrifices and their l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JGE_anderson-county-library_Anderson-SC.html
For over a decade, the Board of Trustees, the staff, and Friends of the Anderson County Library have pursued a dream of building a library adequate in size and scope to meet the needs of the community. Today, the original Carnegie-endowed Anderson…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GS6_temple-b-nai-isreal_Anderson-SC.html
Front Anderson's Jewish Community dates to the antebellum era but grew significantly after 1900 with the arrival of several families from Eastern Europe. This congregation founded as Temple B'nai Israel (Sons of Israel) as early as 1911. It held s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18E8_boy-high-school_Anderson-SC.html
The original Anderson High School sat on the corner of North Fant and East Calhoun Streets. All grade levels were taught despite being called a high school. This school burned down in 1904 and was rebuilt the following year. Due to overcrowding, s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18BB_a-living-tribute_Anderson-SC.html
This area planted in appreciation ofMr. & Mrs. Wilton E. Hallwho since April 7, 1955 have contributed the facilities of radio stations WAIM & WCAC-FM to carry the ministry of this class to many thousands of people each Sunday morning.Mr. Hall was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16EQ_the-four-way-test_Anderson-SC.html
In 1932, Rotarian Herbey Taylor created The Four Way Test, a code of ethics adopted by Rotary 11 years later. The test, which has been translated into more than 100 languages, asks the following questions: Of the things we think, say or do1. Is…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15IH_the-greeley-institute_Anderson-SC.html
The Horace Greeley Institute Trust was established in 1870 in the name of abolitionist Horace Greeley. Because the trust was to be used for the advancement of the education of "Freedmen and their Children," a school, known as the Greeley Institute…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM154X_st-pauls-baptist-church-1865_Anderson-SC.html
This is the first Negro church established in Anderson County. It was founded immediately after emancipation and incorporated in 1873. The Rev. Philip Morris was its first pastor. The present edifice, built in 1903, replaced two earlier frame sanc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM154W_site-of-first-african-american-high-school-in-anderson-county_Anderson-SC.html
After another high school was built, Reed Street High was renamed Perry Elementary School.Perry Elementary later became known asPerry Child Development Center. This memorial is dedicated to the students teachers and principals who were a part o…
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