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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EG1_confederate-armory_Greenville-SC.html
Erected on land donated to the stateby Vardry McBee for the manufactureof arms for the South Carolina troopsin the Confederate service.George W. Morse, superintendentof the works, invented and manufactureda breech-loading carbine pronouncedby Gene…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12IF_crenshaws-battery_Greenville-SC.html
This authentic 12-pound brass Napoleon, a favorite of the Confederate artillery, was constructed by Charles Crenshaw Jr. Gharlie co-founded the "Southern Guns of Thunder" and for years built and fired cannons to lend a thunderous salute at memoria…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYLP_second-baptist-church-world-war-ii-memorial_Greenville-SC.html
In Honor and MemoryOf the Members of the Second Baptist Church who served inWorld War II
Herman A Arrowood - Fred A JohnsonWillard W. Batson - J.Clyde JonesR.Douglas Bishop - Glover Y.JonesHubert E.Bishop - Ray F.JonesCharles R.Brown. Jr. - Roy…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTQA_john-smoltz_Greenville-SC.html
John Smoltz had a stellar career that spanned 21 seasons. In 2009, he played two games for the Greenville Drive, including a game on May 31st, 2009, where more than 7,100 people packed Flour Field - before moving back to the top of the Red Sox org…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTQ9_nolan-ryan_Greenville-SC.html
Nolan Ryan was a member of the 1966 Greenville Mets and went on to establish himself as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history. During his career, he threw 7 no-hitters and 5,714 strikeouts. He played for the New York Mets, California An…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLR_chino-smith_Greenville-SC.html
Chino Smith, a Greenwood, South Carolina native, was known as one of the best hitters in the Negro Leagues. He was the first Negro League player to hit a home run in Yankee Stadium, and during his tragically short career, he maintained a batting a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLP_joe-anders_Greenville-SC.html
Jo Anders was one of the greatest players in Upstate Textile League history. Anders turned down a dream contract with the New York Yankees in 1942 to join the U.S. Army and serve in World war II. After the war, he was offered a chance to play in t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLM_al-rosen_Greenville-SC.html
Al Rosen is a native of Spartanburg, South Carolina and launched his career in 1950 by hitting a record 37 home runs in his rookie season. In 1953, he was unanimously voted the American League MVP after slugging 43 home runs and collecting 145 RBI…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLL_lou-brissie_Greenville-SC.html
Lou Brissie was born in Anderson, South Carolina. After getting his career off to a promising start, he suffered a devastating injury in Italy during World War II. Brissie convinced doctors not to amputate his leg, and three years later, he was [w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLK_tommy-lasorda_Greenville-SC.html
Tommy Lasorda was a pitcher for the Greenville Spinners in 1949. Best known for his managerial career, Lasorda's baseball roots are here in Greenville. His 21-year career includes 1,599 wins and 2 World Series championships. In 1997 he was inducte…