The county was formed in 1785 as a part of ninety six district, and from 1791 to 1799 it was part of the pinckney district. The 19,000acre watershed is a pristine wilderness area with. Find 35 photos of the 4105 glenn springs rd home on zillow. Glenn springs was another one of the resort springs that once dotted upstate south carolina. On sunday, february 9, 2020, the spartanburg county historical association awarded the 2019 peggy t. Dec 06, 20 glenn springs was another one of the resort springs that once dotted upstate south carolina.
Because of the springs growing popularity, a hotel was built in. Glenn springs historic district is a national historic district located at glenn. Jim and betsy chaffin, jim and dianne light and peter and beryl lamotte purchased spring island with a vision of developing the area while protecting its natural state. Glenn springs historic district, spartanburg, south carolina. Smith was born in bucks county, pennsylvania, the oldest son of ralph smith and mercy penquite smith. Travel to the popular glenn springs hotel became easier when the glenn springs railroad opened in 1894. Discover glenn springs, south carolina with the help of your friends. The historical record tells a passionate story of lowcountry natives, industrious plantation owners, agriculturalists, quail hunting enthusiasts and most recently, land developers endeavoring the risky and courageous preservation of this long treasured property. The house stands at the intersections of sc56 and sc295. Glenn springs is an unincorporated community in spartanburg county, south carolina, united states, located at a spring.
Spartanburg county and its county seat, the city of spartanburg, were named for the spartan regiment, a local militia unit that fought in the revolutionary war. Black and white photographs of visitors to the glenn springs hotel and resort in glenn springs, south carolina. Whitepages provides the top free people search and tenant screening tool online with contact information for over 250 million people including cell phone numbers and complete background check data compiled from public records, white pages and other directories in all 50 states. A permanent cavalry camp was established at glenn springs, but it was abandoned in 1920 before.
In the first comprehensive history of south carolina published in nearly fifty years, walter edgar presents a sweeping narrative of a state with an illustrious, sometimes infamous, past. Poinsett reservoir passage travels the mountain ridges along the northern boundary of poinsett watershed. However, it also had its own railroad depot, post office, and other businesses. Black and white photographs of visitors to the glenn springs hotel and resort in glenn springs.
Pauline, sc bobby joe smith bob, husband of nancy thomas smith, passed away on wednesday, february 5, 2020, at his home. Glenn springs, south carolina, photographs dates 19241927 abstract. The zimmerman and thomas families of south carolina. The history of the community focuses around the reputation of the mineral springs for their medicinal value and the related development of a popular resort hotel. Glenn springs historic district is located in the community of glenn springs, which is situated in the foothills of the blue ridge mountains. Homeowners and residents of glen lake can register on this website to. Marshall spragues book is a very good account of the history and times that have shaped colorado springs, colorado and the pikes peak region. Glenn who purchased the land in 1825 and constructed an inn for guests coming to drink from the nearby springs which were reputed to have healing powers. Glenn springs, tx the handbook of texas online texas. Were dedicated to the celebration and preservation of south carolinas rich history and heritage. Glenn springs hotel, spartanburg, sc history of sc slide. Our historic bed and breakfast is over a century old and offers the perfect atmosphere for a romantic getaway, family or friend getaway, corporate retreat. The glenn springs preservation society has a nice concise history of the hotel and spring property from before glenn springs was glenn springs until the hotels destruction in 1941. It is even said that the indians came to the springs for its healing.
Group for those interested in preserving the history of glenn springs, sc. Spartanburg county, south carolina genealogy genealogy. Glenn springs, south carolina, was named for john b. It was kept in the united states senate cloakroom as late as 1930.
This 3bedroom, 2bathroom single family is located at 4105 glenn springs rd pauline, sc 29374. Send documents from your computer directly to library printers. History spartanburg county and its county seat, the city of spartanburg, were named for the spartan regiment, a local militia unit that fought in the revolutionary war. Lexington, sc 29072 our highlighted artifact for this issue is a photo postcard showing the family of w. The line was said to be narrow gauge and was used to get people to the glenn springs hotel and mineral springs. In the fashion of the day,columns were added in 1845 and piazzas in 1915. The book is laid out in regional bites for example, denver, greeley to ft. In 1838 a large hotel and spa replaced the first inn and became wildly popular among elite vacationers throughout the nineteenth century and into the. An island of historical significance spring island is indeed unique and its story is the same. Glen lake is a diverse community with gated access and a mixture of homes, patio homes and town homes, located in boiling springs sc, only a short distance from local shopping and downtown spartanburg. In 1990 a group of three couples purchased spring island from the walker trust, marking the first time in the islands history that it was owned by more than a single individual. He presented us with a framed copy of a sc senate resolution acknowledging the achievements of the glenn springs preservation society.
Nestled in a mountain valley on the edge of a crystal clear lake, a ski hill up the road, and an exclusive new resort opening, the springs has it all. As with chick springs, harris springs, and nearby whitestone springs, glenn springs sported a large hotel. Since 2001, this site has served to honor those who worked and trained at croft from 1940 to 1946 and to memorialize all us military service personnel who have lost their lives in pursuit of american freedom. Glenn springs preservation society public group facebook. Pacolet united methodist church find a church the united. Glenn springs formed in the early nineteenth century as a resort village centered around its mineral spring. The most famous incident in the history of glenn springs was the glenn springs raid, which occurred on the night of may 5, 1916. Camp croft homepage, us army infantry replacement training center. We provide answers to over 2 million searches every day. We are proud to say that december 7, 2019, will go down in the books as the first day in its 111yearold history that the old stone church has.
Glenn springs preservation society has 307 members. The line was said to be narrow gauge and was used to get people to the glenn springs. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. The glenn springs preservation society is now working to save the cates store. Jun 08, 2016 the glenn springs preservation society is now working to save the cates store. Glenn springs, sc glenn springs, south carolina map. The tavern was a popular resting place for travelers going to glenn springs from the upper part of the county and is frequently singled out in letters of the antebellum period for its hospitality. Because of the springs growing popularity, a hotel was built in 1840, replacing the original inn. Glenn springs presbyterian church also called the old stone church is part of the former resort village of glenn springs in spartanburg county, once known for its healing waters and famous hotel. Gignilliat preservation award to the glenn springs preservation society for the restoration of the old stone church. You will find this an interesting little volume, containing a romance of the discovery of glenn springs in the time of the indians. Volume 7, issue 5 september 2019 saxe gotha dispatch. The county is located in the northwest area of the state. Originally a saddlers shop constructed around 1900 and located near the historic glenn springs hotel, the building served as the glenn springs post office until it closed in 1969.
Glenn built a small inn and a few cabins on his land, which included the spring, sometime between 1825 and 1827. Inventory of the glenn springs, south carolina, photographs. It was said that the waters would heal almost any illness. He moved to spartan district, south carolina with his family in 1765 where he became a planter. Glenella springs inn is just 90 miles north of atlanta. He describes in very human terms 475 years of recorded history in the palmetto state, including the experiences of all south carolinians rich and poor. In 1838 a large hotel and spa replaced the first inn and became wildly popular among elite vacationers throughout the nineteenth century and into the early twentieth. Bobby smith obituary spartanburg, sc spartanburg herald.
Statewide registration for births and deaths began in 1915. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by coldwell banker on mar 23, 2020. Glenn springs historic district spartanburg, south carolina. Communicate with board members and committee chairs.
Spartanburg county scgenwebs maps section has an 1869 map of the county showing glenn springs and a marker for the hotel. The glenn springs company shipped bottles and demijohns of the mineral water to most towns in south carolina, across the united states and to parts of europe. Camp croft homepage, us army infantry replacement training. The photographs included help bring the stories to life and recount many who came to the area, fell in love with the setting and climate, and then influenced the growth and development of the region. Saluda mountains passage runs along the ridge defining the northern perimeter of the poinsett watershed and the border between the carolinas. Glenn springs, sc wilma mcarthur crowe, 91, of glenn springs, sc, died friday, february 21, 2020, at her sons home. Things to do in glenn springs, south carolina facebook. In 1981 william hambrick purchased, refurbished, and relocated the structure across from the. The healing waters of the glenn springs were known around the country for over one hundred years.
Get directions, maps, and traffic for glenn springs, sc. This site is dedicated to camp croft, a wwii army infantry replacement center located near spartanburg, sc. Glenn springs historic district spartanburg, south. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Wilma crowe obituary spartanburg, sc spartanburg herald. The wax workers lived in a scattering of adobe huts or jacals that extended a half mile up the west bank of glenn draw. Many lexington county families would travel to glenn springs in spartanburg county to escape the summer heat in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its centrally located in the foothills of the blue ridge mountains between beautiful tallulah falls and charming clarkesville, ga. National register of historic places nomination form for glenn springs historic district pdf submitted in 1980. In 1877 three presbyterian elders and their families met in the lobby of the glenn springs hotel once a month to conduct a presbyterian service. Come on in and browse our articles and stories, join the conversation in our members forum, post comments and questions, and enjoy researching our vast database on south carolina family homeplaces and historic buildings. Born november 6, 1936, in glenn springs, sc, he was the son of the late. Hoa in boiling springs, sc glenlake upstate homeowners.
Originally a home and then a store of the cates family, the building served as sunday school rooms for the glenn springs presbyterian church from 1938 until the church relocated in 1961. Born august 10, 1928, in glenn springs, sc, she was the daughter of the late. Congressman, state senator, and county judge from spartanburg co. Zimmerman plantation glenn springs,spartanburg county. Like all of my books, the springs series can be read independently of the rest of the series. A train brought vacationers and south carolinians escaping the heat of the coast to the glenn springs station, then the hotel livery wagons delivered guests and their summerlong baggage to the hotel. Glenn springs presbyterian church sc picture project. Glenn springs, south carolina, photographs page 3 descriptive summary title. He greatly enjoys serving as the director of global family formation studies.
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