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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKO7_the-old-arbor_Simpsonville-SC.html
The old arbor was the first building used by the people of Bethel. It is believed to have been built in the early 1800s. The land on which the arbor and church were built was given by John Bramlett, Solomon Holland and Benjamin Holland. Reunions o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKO1_bethel-church-cemetery_Simpsonville-SC.html
This historical graveyard has graves dating back to the 1800s. Many of the founders of the church are buried in the graveyard. They include the Yeargins, the Bramletts, and the Hollands as well as many more of the first members of the church. Anot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKNY_bethel-church_Simpsonville-SC.html
Bethel church was organized in 1801 by Bishop Francis Asbury. At first, meetings were held in the homes of John Bramlett, Solomon Holland and Deavoreaux Yeargin. Later, Mr. Bramlett gave four acres of land on which the Bethel church house was buil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKNT_the-old-oak-tree_Simpsonville-SC.html
The old oak tree is among the last of several large trees on the Bethel United Methodist Church property. These large trees, some dating to the period before the Civil War, have been witnesses to the many activities and changes at Bethel. These tr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKMM_bethel-community-training-ground_Simpsonville-SC.html
On this site in 1861 the men of BethelCommunity trained before entering theWar Between the States. Known as theJeff Davis Guard, they became Company Fof General Wade Hampton's Legion andfought with distinction in many battlesincluding the First Ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKLU_graceland-east-memorial-park-veterans-monument_Simpsonville-SC.html
A Nation that honors its veterans is a nation dedicated to the preservation of freedom won by the sacrifice of life itself. These emblems are appropriately dedicated to the valiant dead of the armed forces who ventured far, fought bravely, and gav…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKLH_stone-mortar_Greer-SC.html
Discovered about 1930by Henry Clarknear Frohawk Creek on propertybelonging to J.T. Moon. Most likelyused to crack and grind corn and acornsinto meal by a band of Lower Cherokee,this mortar is highly unusual becauseof its massive dimensions, a fact…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKAW_the-history-of-the-gosnell-cabin_Mauldin-SC.html
The history of the Gosnell cabin originates 200 years ago. The cabin, with original dimensions of twenty-five by eighteen feet, was built out of twelve-inch thick by eight-inch wide beams of heart pine, and it was built to last. Gresham Callaha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK9H_wilson-cooke_Greenville-SC.html
A native of NC who was brought to Greenville by Vardry McBee as a slave. He worked after hours and bought his way out of slavery. Once a free man he soon owned a general store and tannery. He served in the State House from 1868-1870. He d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMK8W_parker-high-school-auditorium_Greenville-SC.html
Built in 1938 by the Works ProgressAdministration, it was a part ofthe largest WPA school project inthe state of South Carolina. Theauditorium was built at a cost of$50,000 and named for Thomas F. Parker,local mill executive. The dedicationceremon…
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