The Adventures of a Boy and His Beard
Campbell’s Covered Bridge, located in Landrum, South Carolina, is the only remaining covered bridge in the state. Constructed by Charles Irwin in 1909, it spans Beaverdam Creek on property that was owned by Alexander Campbell. It he Continue reading “Campbell’s Covered Bridge”
“CONVERSE COLLEGE
FOUNDED BY CITIZENS
OF SPARTANBURG IN 1889
For the liberal education of women.
Named for Dexter Edward Converse
pioneer textile manufacturer.
Opened in 1890 on this site,
the grounds of which have been
I have visited Glendale Shoals on multiple occasions and seen the labyrinth there, but I have never really paid it any attention. Just some bricks and gravel in a circle. On a recent Sunday afternoon outing, for whatever reason, I felt drawn to it and strolled over to Continue reading “The Labyrinth at Glendale Shoals”
The Cowpens Depot is a train depot. Sort of. Well it was. Now it’s not. Built in 1896 for Southern Railway, it served passengers until the 1950s and handled freight until 1967, when it was closed.
Originally located at Brown and Ch Continue reading “Cowpens Depot Historic Marker”
“Rebirth” is a metal sculpture created by Asheville artist Berry Bate, and is located at the Glendale Shoals Gateway Park. The thirteen foot tall Magnolia blossom symbolizes the rebirth of the Glendale area and Lawson’s Fork Creek. Continue reading “Rebirth”