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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6C1_evins-bivings-house_Spartanburg-SC.html
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, major of Spartanburg, and U…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BW_wofford-college_Spartanburg-SC.html
Wofford College, charted in 1851, was established by a $100,000 bequest from the Rev. Benjamin Wofford of Spartanburg, who envisioned a college for 'literary, classical, and scientific education' affiliated with the Methodist Church. The college o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BU_grave-of-william-walker-magnolia-cemetery_Spartanburg-SC.html
Grave of William Walker William "Singin' Billy" Walker (1809-1875) was the author of Southern Harmony, a collection of religious music employing shaped musical notes to aid those who could not read standard musical notation. He later published the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6BS_central-methodist-church_Spartanburg-SC.html
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 p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5SE_converse-college_Spartanburg-SC.html
Founded by citizens ofSpartanburg in 1889for the liberal education of women.Named for Dexter Edgar Converse,pioneer textile manufacturer. Opened in 1890 on this site,the grounds of which have beenused for educational purposessince 1849.
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