Located outside the entrance to the Kings Mountain National Military Park, this marker points out…read morethe history of a local who fought in the battle and lived nearby. Perhaps humanizing a little bit more this wonderful park. The marker has text on both sides. The front, "Col. Frederick Hambright (1727-1817), a prominent militia officer of the American Revolution, lived his last 25 years in a house which stood 200 yards northeast. Hambright, born in Germany, emigrated to America as a boy, and settled in North Carolina by 1750. He held several Tryon County offices from 1774 to 1776, most notably a brief term as a member of the North Carolina Provincial Congress in 1775." And the reverse, "Hambright, after several campaigns, was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel by 1779. He commanded the Lincoln County (North Carolina) troops at Kings Mountain Oct. 7, 1780, and was severely wounded. After recuperating at a log cabin near the battlefield he returned to North Carolina but soon moved to South Carolina and built a two-story house near the cabin; it burned in 1927. He is buried 1 mile east of Grover, North Carolina at Shiloh Cemetery." This is marker number 11-5 and it was erected in 1999 by the Cherokee County Historical and Preservation Society. [Review 671 of 2025 - 1293 in South Carolina - 24232 overall]

Lots of history....lots of promise. the Mill is fenced off but you can still get a good look at…read morethe site and you'll be able to take some nice pics of an Old South Grist Mill. No dedicated parking so you're parking at your own risk on the side of the road.

This marker is located next to Town Hall and the post office of this small town that isn't much…read moremore than an intersection where three roads awkwardly meet US-321. There are a couple of gas station/convenience stores here and not much else. The marker reads, "After the Kings Mountain Railroad was completed in 1852, the McConnellsville Post Office was established here in 1854. The town, named for the McConnell family, was incorporated in 1906. The first intendant was J.T. Crawford; wardens were J.F. Ashe, S.H. Love, J.O. Moore, and J.M. Williams. The post office was renamed McConnells in 1951." It is marker number 46-13 and was erected in 1979 by the York County Historical Commission. [Review 20333 overall - 1099 in South Carolina - 1311 of 2023.]

When seeing similar 19th century monuments across the South, my first thought is that it's another…read moreConfederate memorial. But it's good news that's not so today! Located in downtown Spartanburg, the Daniel Morgan Monument was erected in 1881 and commemorates the centennial of the victory at the Revolutionary War Battle of Cowpens South Carolina and its hero, General Daniel Morgan. Morgan (1736-1802) was one of the most respected battlefield tacticians of the American Revolutionary War. The Battle of Cowpens took place on January 17, 1781 where some 2000 Colonial militia and regulars faced 1000 British troops under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton. The American victory was the worst loss suffered by British units since General John Burgoyne surrendered to General Horatio Gates at the Saratoga in 1777 and helped raise the spirits of the Colonials that the British could be defeated. Atop a 21 foot tall octagonal Doric column made from granite, it stands 30 feet tall and was modeled by John Quinch Adams Ward who said at the time, "I represented him with a drawn sword, advancing with his troops, his attention for a moment attracted by some movement of the enemy on the left." Morgan does not face in any direction that makes sense until it's pointed out that he's facing exactly towards the battlefield at Cowpens. The first plaque reads, "To the American Soldiers who on the field of Cowpens, January 17th, 1781, fought victoriously for The Right of Self Government and Civil Liberty. We enjoy the Result of their toil and sacrifice, let us emulate their fortitude and virtue. This Column is erected by the States of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and South Carolina. The Old Thirteen States, and The State of Tennessee 1881." There are others. Check out https://evendo.com/locations/south-carolina/spartanburg/landmark/daniel-morgan-monument for more information. [Review 2242 of 2024 - 1205 in South Carolina - 23260 overall]

This historical marker and a nearby tree were placed here in honor of Sanford Augustus Wolf Jr. The…read moreintentions of these two items are to be in remembrance of a true community leader. He was primarily remembered as being the longtime director of the Gaffney Board of Public Works. He was also the music director of a local large church for twenty one years.

This massive structure near downtown Spartanburg was completed in 2023 and has 340,000 square feet,…read morecontaining 16 courtrooms that serve the Circuit, Family, Probate, and Magistrate Courts of the County. In addition, area is provided for the many Clerk of Court operations including Sheriff security and holding spaces, office space for the Solicitor, Public Defender, Probation & Parole, Juvenile Justice, and Guardian ad Litem, and such. The largest courtroom on the second floor has seating for 241 people. Spartanburg County was created in 1785, though there were settlements in the area as early as 1761, primarily Scotch-Irish from Pennsylvania and Virginia. The city was known only as the "court-house village" until it was incorporated in 1831 and Spartanburg was created. It is in the geographic center of the county. The current structure replaces the fourth courthouse which had been built in 1891. The first three were in Morgan Square. There is a huge parking lot though many of the best spaces seem to be reserved for court employees and police. Once you do find parking, expect the usual security to enter the building. Cell phones are not permitted. [Review 202 of 2025 - 1257 in South Carolina - 23766 overall]

On the sidewalk in front of the courthouse, this marker points out…read more The same text is on both sides. It reads, "Well-known guide and trapper. Helped survey Santa Fe Trail. Guided the ill-fated Fremont expedition of 1848. Was born near here in 1787." Online, there is more information. "William Sherley Williams (1787-1849), known as "Old Bill," was a fur trapper and, along with "Kit" Carson and James Bridger, was among the best known of the Old West explorers often referred to as the "Mountain Men." Williams served as an official interpreter during the War of 1812. His familiarity with the Osage Indian customs and the Osage region made him a highly regarded guide for the United States government. His scouting ability afforded Williams the opportunity to take part in numerous expeditions. Known for his rowdiness and drinking, "Old Bill" Williams traversed the Santa Fe Trail and took part in expeditions which explored California, New Mexico, and the Northwest. In 1848 Williams joined an ill-fated expedition led by Charles Fremont, during the course of which 11 men died during a mountain snowstorm, causing the party to turn back. Williams and another survivor were attacked and killed by Ute Indians when they attempted to retrace the trail. The town of Williams and Bill Williams Mountain in Arizona are named for "Old Bill."" There is plenty of parking here. [Review 678 of 2025 - 4158 in North Carolina - 24239 overall]

This marker is erected on a corner of a busy intersection on Spartanburg and points out the history…read moreof the founding of a national organization with environmental concerns. The front of the marker reads, "The first office of the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts (NASCD) was located in the Montgomery Building on N. Church St. from 1946 to 1947. Soil conservation, with its focus on reducing erosion and flooding, became a nationwide effort during the Depression and gained additional funding and resources after World War II." And on the reverse, "The NASCD, organized in Chicago in 1946, elected E.C. McArthur of Gaffney, S.C., its first president. McArthur was instrumental in creating the NASCD as a national voice for soil conservation districts. T.S. Buie, director of the Southeast Office of the Soil Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provided space here for the NASCD office." The marker was sponsored by the South Carolina Conservation Districts Foundation in 2013 and it is marker number 42-29. There is no room to stop to read the marker here. You'll need to park and then walk back to it. [Review 2239 of 2024 - 1203 in South Carolina - 23257 overall]