The Adventures of a Boy and His Beard
“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”
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”
The Calvary Church Historic Marker is located on Highway 150, between Pauline and Pacolet. This same stretch of road is where you will also find the Glenn Springs Historic Marker.
The marker reads: Continue reading “Calvary Church Historic Marker, Spartanburg South Carolina”
“Organized in 1837 as the first congregation of any denomination in Spartanburg, when this site was deeded to nine trustees. Services began in early 1838. Original frame meeting house with belfry was replaced in 1854 by a larger brick church. The present Gothic Revival sanctuary, built in 1886 and described as “an ornament to our town,’ was enlarged in 1897 & 1910.” Continue reading “Central Methodist Church Historic Marker, Spartanburg, South Carolina”
Once again, THEY (whoever THEY is), cheated. This is one two-sided sign, that covers one subject, that THEY count as two! This Historical Marker is located on the corner of W.O. Ezell Boulevard and Blackstock Road on the Westside of Spartanburg and honors the 15th New York Infantry and The Harlem Continue reading “The 15th New York Infantry/ The Harlem Hellfighters Historic Marker”