I never knew why, I never really thought about it, but every time I passed this sculpture, I would take a picture. I guess you could say it spoke to me, but I never understood what it was saying. Then Continue reading “Self Made Man”
Evins-Bivings House Historic Marker
“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, Mayor of Spartanburg, and U.S. Congressman (1877-1884). The house was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1970”. Continue reading “Evins-Bivings House Historic Marker”
The Gaffney Peachoid
Over the years, the Gaffney Peachoid has been the butt of many jokes (see what I did there?) and it received its 15 minutes of fame after a mention in the hit Netflix series “House of Cards”. But how much do you really know about this popular landmark? Not much, huh? Me either, but after you’ve finished reading this post, you’ll be able to amaze your friends and family with your intimate knowledge of “The Moon Over Gaffney”! Continue reading “The Gaffney Peachoid”
Pacolet River Flood Monument
My grandfather was an employee at the Clifton #2 Mill and a longtime Clifton resident. His house overlooked the Pacolet River, and in my childhood, I spent many days playing in, on, and around it. I fancied myself a modern-day Huck Finn/Tom Sawyer. I still can’t imagine the normally lazy river overflowing its banks in a destructive rage, but on the morning of June 6th, 1903, that is exactly what happened. Continue reading “Pacolet River Flood Monument”
The Poinsett Bridge
You can tell that this is a cool place because everyone tries to claim it. Depending on what you are reading it is either in Greer, Landrum, Traveler’s Rest, Northern Spartanburg, or Greenville. I don’t know, but I plan to go back in the fall for some colorful photos! Continue reading “The Poinsett Bridge”