Beautiful example of a southern plantation house. The house and grounds have a rich history. Our…read moretour guide was very knowledgeable and gave interesting details as we went through each room. Pictures are not allowed inside the house. Some families that once lived here donated furniture that was in the house at the time. The pieces of furniture and accents are gorgeous! The design of some of the tables and even some door hinges was ingenious. This is well worth the stop if you're nearby!

This marker is at the top of the hill above the Taylors Mill factory that has been converted to a…read moreshopping center. It is on the side of the road in front of one of the few remaining home structures and while the home is private property, you can still see it from the road and right-of-way. Worth a stop if you're heading to 13 Stripes or The Farehouse. The marker reads on the front, "This is one of more than fifty houses built in 1923-24 for employees of Southern Bleachery, a textile processing plant opened at the east end of Mill St. in 1924. The mill village and plant were designed by J.E. Sirrine & Co. The village and nearby area included churches, stores, schools, a gold course, and tennis courts used by workers." And on the reverse, "Housing for the plant's overseers was located here on what became known as "Boss Hill." The house on this corner was home to mill superintendents and was the largest of eight Craftsman-style cedar-shake bungalows and garages built on the hill. Houses in the village were company-owned until 1965, when Southern Bleachery closed after several decades as the largest employer in Taylors." [Review 19506 overall - 1077 in South Carolina - 476 of 2023.]

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.

Completed in 1979, the Spartanburg Clock Tower stands in downtown opposite Morgan Park. When it was…read morefirst built, the clock tower was the centerpiece of the Main Street Mall, which occupied Main Street from Liberty Street to Church Street. The clock and bell were originally in a different building before they were moved to the courthouse on Magnolia Street in 1907 and then moved here in 1986. At the feet of the tower is a detailed plaque with history and background that I won't try to repeat here. The highlights are "Symbolic of the heartbeat of the city and its constant change, the "Old Town Clock" above was first installed near the center of Spartanburg in January, 1881. It continues to serve today as an important reminder of the historic significance of our community." The town council purchased this Seth Thomas clock to install in the new opera house at a cost of $8,900 during the administration of intendent (mayor) L.P. Walker. This is the same bell as was installed at that time. [Review 2243 of 2024 - 1206 in South Carolina - 23261 overall]

Nice hike easy walk very pretty.. we were trying to do the upper part of the falls but still had a…read morelot of trees down blocking too much of the walking path no way around

Short walk from the parking area, great spots for dogs to splash around. Be ready for slick rocks,…read morebut otherwise not a strenuous hike. This is a great place to view the falls from the trail or the platform, take a selfie, and be still with the rushing water. For a more strenuous hike, take a short drive to the trail head for the upper trail to the top of the falls.

Rhonda was our tour guide. So friendly and helpful. The house was very interesting to walk through,…read moreand so much we could actually see up close and personal. We also got to see Mr. Calhoun's office, which is not attached to the house. We enjoyed our time here and didn't feel rushed at all. And it was FREE!

This interesting three panel display stands in downtown Greenville near the Reedy River park. This…read moreis a mostly pedestrian area but there is street parking nearby. The front three panels read, "Josh White was born in Greenville on Dean Street in 1914. Only a decade later, and after the tragic loss of his father, he became what was known as a "guide boy" for blind musicians. and traveled throughout the south, beginning his own musical journey. During this time, he honed his technique, playing traditional spirituals and later secular music. Developing what would become his signature style. The Piedmont Blues. "By the 1950's, Josh White had established an international reputation having traveled throughout Europe and Scandinavia. His celebrity was reflected in the televised production of the "Josh White Show" in Stockholm, in 1962. "Josh White was an eloquent and powerful voice for justice, equality and civil rights. He performed his music as he lived his life: with tremendous courage and remarkable clarity." And on the reverse, "Joshua Daniel White, September 1, 1950. Testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee. I am proud of the fact that under our system of freedom, everyone is able to speak out -- or in my case sing out -- against what we consider wrong and what we consider right. The love I have for America, the land of my birth which has given me every opportunity, is far too great to permit of any other allegiance. I am solely devoted to the principle of a democracy like ours that stands for the welfare of all of its people regardless of race, creed or color. "America is the best and freest country in the world. It is the kind of democracy that makes it possible to fight injustice and to achieve progress. I got to hate Jim Crow for what it did to me personally and because Jim Crow is an insult to God's creatures and a violation of the Christian beliefs taught by my father. That's how I became a folksinger. Besides the family, I decided that I have a duty to other folksingers and artists in general, especially young people just getting started. They face the same things I did. I hope they will give themselves to good causes as generally I have tried to do. "As long as my voice and spirit hold out, I shall keep on singing of the hope, joys and grievances of ordinary folk. I shall stand shoulder to shoulder with those who are pushed around and humiliated and discriminated against no matter what their race or creed may be." [Review 2225 of 2024 - 1192 in South Carolina - 23243 overall]

Hi I know you don't often get reviews for a library but I do want to come in and state that this…read morewas about one of the most peaceful libraries I've ever been to in my lifetime! It is located in a good place and I enjoy my visits here when I get the chance to go here! I visited here this year to do some paperwork and computer work and update my resumes here and the staff was so nice and helpful. I found myself roaming the library and enjoyed art pieces that were beautiful! They keep updates of local things going on like art classs and etc I just appreciate this library and the peace you get here! Photos located below. If you want a peaceful library where you can get things done come to this one!!! Thanks and I'll see y'all soon!

The Berea Library is an awesome community resource. The seed library on its own makes it worth a…read morevisit. You can get 10 packets of seeds each visit with helpful instructions on the packets for how to grow your own food like carrots and peppers or even some colorful flowers. The library itself is a calm spot to peruse the books available, and they have a nice dvd selection as well.