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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH2D_sparky-the-family-train_Spartanburg-SC.html
Sparky is one of two miniature G-16 trains donated in 1952 by the Kiwanis Club of Spartanburg. The restoration of this vintage train was made possible through generous donations from families, companies, and organizations in the Spartanburg Commun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH28_dr-jesse-f-cleveland-junior-high-school_Spartanburg-SC.html
Federal Works Agency Public Works AdministrationJohn M. CarmodyFederal Works AdministratorFranklin D. RooseveltPresident of the United StatesThe original site of the home of Dr. Jesse F. Cleveland, on which this building is erected, was donated to…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH24_jesse-cleveland_Spartanburg-SC.html
[North side:]Born 1785 - Died 1851Came to Spartanburg 1810Merchant for 41 yearsLived on public square just above Cleveland Hotel.This park is dedicated to his memory and is part of a grant of 578 acres granted to him 6th day of June, 1825.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMG84_peach-monument_Spartanburg-SC.html
[Marker Front] This monument is erected out of respect for the peach, delectable fruit of a friendly soil and a beneficent sun.Upon a pedestal we place it as a symbol of God's bounty and man's enterprise.Spartanburg County has the honor of the ri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBF3_hearon-circle_Spartanburg-SC.html
Named in Honor ofCharles O. HearonMember of first State HighwayCommissionA pioneer of highway DevelopmentIn South CarolinaMember of state Highway Commission;1917 - 19361943 - 1944Chairman of State Highway Commission;1931 - 1936
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8M9_spartanburg-methodist-college_Spartanburg-SC.html
While minister of Duncan Memorial Methodist Church, the Rev. David E. Camak established the Textile Industrial Institute in the dwelling across the street to educate cotton mill workers. The institute opened Sept. 5, 1911, and its operation was so…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6C1_evins-bivings-house_Spartanburg-SC.html
According to family tradition, this house was built in 1854 by the Bivings family, local textile pioneers. In 1869, the house was purchased by John H. Evins (1830-1884), Confederate Lieutenant Colonel, state legislator, major of Spartanburg, and U…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BW_wofford-college_Spartanburg-SC.html
Wofford College, charted in 1851, was established by a $100,000 bequest from the Rev. Benjamin Wofford of Spartanburg, who envisioned a college for 'literary, classical, and scientific education' affiliated with the Methodist Church. The college o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BU_grave-of-william-walker-magnolia-cemetery_Spartanburg-SC.html
Grave of William Walker William "Singin' Billy" Walker (1809-1875) was the author of Southern Harmony, a collection of religious music employing shaped musical notes to aid those who could not read standard musical notation. He later published the…