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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6K4_lawrence-peter-hollis_Greenville-SC.html
1883 - 1978It 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 Carolina).President of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6IZ_vardry-mill_Greenville-SC.html
In 1874 Vardy 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, three-story buildings …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM604_mcbee-chapel_Greenville-SC.html
Was built in 1841 at the request of AlexanderMcBee son of Vardry McBee founder of Conestee, S.C.This building was designed and laidout byJohn Adams, Vardry McBee's millwright.Mr. Adams designed the church in an octagonal shapeso as to accommodate …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5YH_donaldson-air-force-base-captain-john-o-donaldson_Greenville-SC.html
Donaldson Air Force BaseGreenville Army Air Base opened on this site in 1942 and trained B-25 bomber crews during World War II. Emphasizing air transport after 1945 and renamed Donaldson Air Force Base in 1951. It was the home to C-124 transports …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5UH_joel-roberts-poinsett_Greenville-SC.html
[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; and as Chairm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5T5_general-store_Greenville-SC.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5RV_site-of-first-baptist-church-baptist-seminary_Greenville-SC.html
Site of First Baptist ChurchIn 1825, Wm. Bullein Johnson opened a subscription for a Baptist meetinghouse, which was soon built here. The 120 foot-square lot, which extended well into present McBee Ave., was given by Vardry McBee. After its organi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5RU_whitehall_Greenville-SC.html
Built by Henry Middleton on land bought from Elias Earle in 1813, Whitehall served as his summer home until 1820 when it was sold to George W. Earle, whose descendants have occupied it ever since. Henry Middleton was son of Arthur Middleton, signe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5RT_the-poplars-elias-earle_Greenville-SC.html
"The Poplars"This was approximately the center of the many acred estate and "seat of hospitality" of Elias Earle, pioneer Greenville settler who began acquiring property here as early as 1787. His home, "The Poplars," stood at the N.E. corner of R…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5RS_greenville-womans-college_Greenville-SC.html
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 Woma…