Back to history index back to greenville county, south carolina genealogy trails. Please email additional information or comments to the greenville county school history project home about advertise add info sc shop contact. Greenville is the largest city in the greenville spartanburganderson combined statistical area, a 10 county region of northwestern south carolina known as the upstate. It contains broad resources to help you start your historical and genealogical research.
From now until april 30, the county will waive the online service fee provided by sc. Three years later he platted 60 lots for a village he called pleasantburg, with a. Join us for a weekly concert series featuring the music you love from piedmont natural gas downtown alive and greenville heritage main street fridays, every thursday and friday in april. Greenville county chapter of sc genealogical society cemetery survey book surname indexes 2 submitted by. Greenville county, the eventual home of the biennial southern textile exposition, had a few farsighted mill owners but also, it seems, its due share of plodders. References edit edit source first settlers of south carolina, 167080, by agnes l. A metropolitan narcotics squad was formed in 1971 to combat the rising menace of drug abuse. The experiences of the black community and its long relationship with whites up to the civil rights movement helped to create the climate for the kaleidoscope of races.
History of greenville pdf read through this pdf report about the history of greenville. Official publications of greenville chamber of commerce. South carolina sc maps sc historical maps greenville county historical maps also see. We have a diverse collection of images of america titles highlighting education, textiles, rural life, sports and africanamerican history.
The greenville county historical society is the result of two movements, a generation apart, in the greenville community. South carolina antique map colletion click on map image to enlarge. Your online library greenville sc county library system. Graceland, greenville county, south carolina cemetery records. Browse, borrow, and enjoy titles from the greenville county library system digital collection. Identify street view community info map themes draw print back. The first owner of the land that became city of greenville was thomas brandon of union, who purchased 400. Books in print inlibrary use only provides information on a variety of publications including forthcoming, childrens, large print, serials, paperbound, outofprint, and audio and video. Her parents live in hendersonville, and her father, dr. Community remembrance project of greenville county, sc. The mcculloughs have been well known in the history of greenville county with the first three owners of the home being joseph, whose land holdings by 1853 included a 15,000 acre plantation. Greenville county has had a total of 21 treasurers since then. Historic contexts and historic property survey reports help us understand the meaning and significance of individual buildings, structures, and sites.
Since the cherokee nation hunted the verdant hills in what is now known as greenville county, south carolina, the search for economic prosperity and diversity has defined the history of this thriving upstate region and its expanding urban center. South carolina geographic names locator choose south carolina from pull down menu. By the book beautifully displays the storied history of education in anderson county. South carolina room greenville sc county library system. We have a diverse collection of images of america titles highlighting education, textiles, rural life, sports and africanamerican history in the county.
The history of greenville greenville, south carolina. Greenville county residents holding an adult or unrestricted juvenile library card. Not available to patrons holding reciprocal residents of surrounding counties cards or restricted juvenile cards. Book sale finder, your guide to used book bargains at book sales held by libraries and other non. The history of the city and county in the south carolina piedmont huff jr. Greenville county is a county located in the state of south carolina, in the united states. The general assembly sited the countys courthouse on alstons property in 1794. Herb clark the following surname indexes will not provide you with an individuals dateofbirthdeath. Greenville news and greenville piedmontnewspaper files. The history of the city and county in the south carolina piedmont hardcover august 1, 1995 by archie verno huff jr. The authors kelly odom and judith bainbridge will be signing the copies of their books on greenville s history at the following location. White, who has been in that position since december 1995.
Reading lists for adults greenville sc county library system. The narrative history of greenville county is an excellent companion volume to landrums history of spartanburg county, sc and chapmans history of edgefield county, sc, both neighboring counties of greenville with much overlapping on both history and families. Greenville county, south carolina, public library history. In 1786, the state legislature formed greenville originally spelled greeneville county, naming it for gen. Guide to greenville, sc africanamerican cultural sites. The city of greenville is situated on land that was once cherokee hunting ground, closed to colonists settlement. The original greenville county deed books are kept at the county courthouse. Greenville county historical society, greenville, sc. Greenville county s african american community, proud and resourceful, has strong roots dating back to 1770, when blacks helped to carve the county out of an upstate wilderness. Greenville history resources discover libguides at furman. These articles will give you a glimpse of some of the various treasurers who served greenville county. The greenville county sheriffs office has transformed from the ancient office created over a thousand years ago in england, to a new world colony, to a frontier county, to a modern, computerized law enforcement agency serving a busy metropolitan county of over 451,000 residents. Discusses difficulties in writing the work as little record has been kept of black history and mentions that the main thrust of the work consists of black achievements made in.
The first is devoted to the history of greenville county and the greenville area as a whole. The historical society shop includes more than two dozen books on local history. Greenville county, south carolina free public records. Inventory of county archives of south carolina, 14 vol. Greenville history book signing book signing central. The book is well illustrated, and belcher provides a partial index of names, though there is no conclusion. Citizens can pay property taxes through the mail, the internet or by using the convenient dropbox located outside the tax office.
Historic soil survey maps of south carolina university of south carolina collection of 41 maps from 19021937 contain some landmarks. Discover the historic districts of greenville and learn the differences and similarities between the 7 areas. The history of the city and county in the south carolina piedmont. While we are physically apart, we want to stay socially together. They also include valuable information for researchers about south carolina history and prehistory and the buildings, structures, and sites illustrating that history. Today, the library system has grown to twelve locations. This combined effort continues to provide service to the citizens of greenville county. Additional sections are devoted to the unique history of the individual towns within greenville county, south carolina. The historical society shop includes more than two dozen books on local history from regional authors, including remembering greenville. About the organization greenville historical society. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project. Our vision is to be greenville county s first choice for exploration, discovery, and information.
Roam the halls of our walkthrough exhibit, reading about the evolution of schoolhouses, important events and monumental changes that occurred in the county. Deed books have been digitized and the digital version must be used. The first greenville county treasurer took office in 1868. In 1928, the upper carolina historical society was organized to preserve the rich history of the area and the group remained active until the great depression. Greenville county, south carolina cemetery records. Help keep greenvilles history alive through our membership program.
The register of deeds office does maintain the old books covering the time. I dont know if there are more for sale at this time. And the bookmobile still makes weekly stops delivering books and fond memories. Hidden history of greenville county and millions of other books are available for amazon.
While the archives focus is south carolina history, particularly greenville county and surrounding upstate counties, visitors will find hundreds of items related to the history of many other locations within the united states. Greenville county sanborn fire insurance maps several greenville area maps, made between 1884. Ninetysix district, south carolina genealogy genealogy. Our mission is to provide accurate and timely geographic information, system access, technical assistance, and related services to meet the needs of county operations. Comprising an account of the settlement of the county, and the founding of the city of greenville, s. As a member, you get access to all the historical society publications, receive discounts in the shop and on various photo collections, and become a part of preserving greenvilles history. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free. The book an account of taylors, south carolina 1817 to 1994 was written by jean martin flynn and published in 1995 by the reprint company, publishers, spartanburg, sc she has written several books. Greenville county historical society posts facebook. The origins of the name greenville county are uncertain, but the county was probably named for revolutionary war general nathanael greene 17421786 or for an early resident, isaac green. A history of the upper part of greenville county, south carolina. Prior to this election, the citizens of greenville were forced to take turns on watch. Greenville county, south carolina, sc, gis, mapping, property, parcel. The south carolina department of archives and history is an independent state agency whose mission is to preserve and promote the documentary and cultural heritage of the palmetto state.
Where can find greenville county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Greenville history, greenville county, south carolina. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Marker erected by the greenville county historical commission and the sterling high school association, 2007. History of greenville county, south carolina narrative and biographical by james m. In 1976, the police department moved into the new greenville county law enforcement center with the greenville county sheriffs department. Greenville county vital records can be found at the south carolina department of health has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958. Neither the county of greenville, south carolina nor any agency, officer, elected official or employee of the county of greenville, south carolina collectively known as the county warrants the accuracy, reliability or timeliness of any information on this web site and shall not be liable for any losses caused by such reliance on the. History of greenville greenville, sc official website. Greenville county, south carolina genealogy genealogy. Women in history fiction learn a skill or find a new hobby check out creativebug for all kinds of arts and crafts tutorials, learn how to code with fun projects in vidcode, brush up on your language skills with mango, or even learn how to service your car with chilton library. This part of the state was the territory of the cherokee indians until 1777. Greenville county historical society home facebook.
Greenville county is bordered by columbus county, north carolina north, columbus county, north carolina northeast, spartanburg county east, laurens county southeast, abbeville county south, anderson county southwest, pickens county west, columbus county. As a member, you get access to all the historical society publications, receive discounts in the shop and on various photo collections, and become a part of preserving greenville s history. The history of the city and county in the south carolina. A major experiment in this area was the greenville area reference resource center administered by the greenville county library under contract with the south carolina state library. Article discussing the book negroes in greenville 1970 as a first real attempt to chronicle black history in greenville county. Community remembrance project of greenville county, sc is feeling angry. Greenville county encourages those needing to pay taxes to avoid coming inside. From now until april 30, the county will waive the online service fee. According to united states census bureau, the csa had a population of 1,475,235 as of 2019, 8 making it the largest csa in the state. Greenville county encourages those needing to pay taxes to avoid coming inside county square.
Its a bird, its a plane, its books about superheroes. The greenville police department dates back to 1845, when the town of greenville built its 1st police station and elected james goodlet as its 1st marshal. A history of greenville county old greenville county jail built in 1920 now demolished the origins of the name greenville county are uncertain, but the county was probably named for revolutionary war major general nathanael greene 17421786 or for an early resident, isaac green. The greenville county library has been active in interlibrary cooperation from the time of its establishment. As of the 2010 census, the population was 451,225, making it the most populous county in the state. About 1770, richard pearis, an indian trader from virginia who was living with a chiefs daughter, received about 100,000 acres of hunting lands from the cherokees. Greenville history book signing thara2488 business, literature 0. Photographs from the coxe collection by longtime society member and historian dr. Does your vehicle license plate expire between march 2020 and june 2020. Borrowing basics greenville sc county library system. Greenville county maps greenville county sc historical maps. Greenville county, economics and socialpamphlet by guy a. The county accepts credit and debit card payments on our website, online. Ninety six district, south carolina, this is a great site that has maps and a history of the district.
Brew in the zoo the greenville zoo invites zoogoers to tap. A 2nd marshal was added in 1851, and the police force, as it was known then, continued until 1871. Greenville county, south carolina free public records searches at black book online. Welcome to the greenville county geographic information systems gis homepage. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in greenville county. Comprising an account of the settlement of the county, and. South carolina genealogical society greenville chapter. Guide to greenville county, south carolina genealogy ancestry, family history and genealogy court records, deeds, maps, immigration, maps, military records. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Colonel james, who lead the 16th regiment during the war between the states.
Parker purchased a threequarterton truck, and had it fitted with glass doors, thus introducing the first ever bookmobile in the south to meet the needs of greenville county s mill communities. Greenville county sc 2020 attractions dining and value guide. While the archives focus is south carolina history, particularly greenville county and surrounding upstate counties, visitors will find hundreds of items related. Nathanael greene, the hero of the american southern campaign. The department houses one of the most comprehensive state archival collections in the nation, spanning more than 325 years of south carolina history. The first owner of the land that became city of greenville was thomas brandon of union, who purchased 400 acres that had once been peariss in 1784. In 2019, the estimated population of the county was 523,542. Help keep greenville s history alive through our membership program.
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