Greenwood County South Carolina Part 2

Continuing my report from June 4th:  There were 4 markers on Main Street downtown:

There is a very nice memorial to the World Wars:

Here are the inscriptions for the 4 sides:

World War Memorial

Inscription. North Side: Erected November 11, 1929 by the Greenwood Post No. 20 of the American Legion the Legion Auxiliary and the Citizens of Greenwood County in honor of the brave men who sacrificed their lives so that liberty and justice might reign throughout the world. West Side: Dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives in the World War I South Side: Korean and Vietnam Conflicts East Side: Dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives in the World War II Erected 1929 by Greenwood Post No. 20 American Legion, the Legion Auxiliary, and the Citizens of Greenwood County. Location. 34° 11.383′ N, 82° 9.645′ W. Marker is in Greenwood, South Carolina, in Greenwood County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Oak Avenue on Main Street.  Marker is in this post office area: Greenwood SC 29646, United States of America.

Right next to this memorial is a memorial to the Textile Workers of the county, of which there were thousands-  Greenwood was home to Greenwood Mills-  

Textile Workers Monument

Inscription. Not until each loom is silent And the shuttles cease to fly Will God unroll the pattern And explain the reason why... The dark threads are as needful In the weaver's skillful hand, As the threads of gold and silver... For the pattern which he planned. In dedication to management and workers of the textile industry whose sacrifices helped to achieve the goals of our armed forces in past wars. Erected 1983 by Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary Greenwood Post 8131. Location. 34° 11.383′ N, 82° 9.644′ W. Marker is in Greenwood, South Carolina, in Greenwood County. Marker is at the intersection of Oak Avenue and Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Oak Avenue.

Memorial to Marshall Ferdinand Foch's visit to Greenwood in 1921

Just after the War, Marshall Foch came through Greenwood and made a speech from Main Street, and lots of ceremonial stuff took place.... Pretty big deal for the town.  

Marshal Ferdinand Foch

Inscription. On this spot December 9, 1921 Marshal Ferdinand Foch Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies in 1918 expressed to the people of South Carolina his appreciation and that of France for the aid by which the enemy was checked and defeated and freedom secured Thousands of South Carolinians attended this official welcome to the great soldier whose visit was sponsored by the American Legion Location. 34° 11.383′ N, 82° 9.593′ W. Marker is in Greenwood, South Carolina, in Greenwood County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Riley Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Last stop of the day was the municipal fountain-   Municipal Fountain                                           Inscription. Sponsored by the Greenwood Beautification Commission with contributions from individual, businesses, civic groups and city funds ---------- Dedicated September 18, 1864 ---------- Beautification Commission Mrs. George A. Byrd, Chairman Mrs. J.G. Jenkins, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Paul Baker, Secretary Thomas H. Maxwell, Jr., Mrs. Bruce Barksdale Dr. H.B. Odom, Mrs. Robert May Col. E.R. Rosenberg, Mrs. Allston Calhoun City Council W.L. Leary, Mayor Ernest Carpenter, Nevit Johnson Wilbur Crawford, John Shannon Melvin Dickert, Jack Taylor