History of Travelers Rest, South Carolina: A Sense of Place
- ISBN-10
- 0578159511
- ISBN-13
- 9780578159515
- Pages
- 280
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-06-06
- Author
- Marian Cooper Bryan
Description
History of Travelers Rest, South Carolina: A Sense of Place is a comprehensive book of 16 chapters detailing the beginnings of the town in 1808 and covering the evolution of health services, postal services, utilities, media, recreation, entertainment, organizations, schools, churches, and businesses to the present day. Appendixes cover names of some of the first residents, participants in various wars, those recognized on historic lamp plaques around town, and those involved in city government over the years. The volume is well-referenced at the end of each chapter so that the reader may go to the citation to discover more information about various topics. Travelers Rest is nestled at the foot of Paris Mountain about ten miles north of Greenville, South Carolina and is embraced by the Blue Ridge Mountains and foothills nearby. People are immediately curious about a town called Travelers Rest when they see it on the map. It was built on an old Cherokee trading trail and represented a convenient stopping place for travelers from ancient times to stop and camp for the night before traversing the mountains or from having just crossed the mountains traveling south. Later, inns and stage stops evolved near this spot during pioneer days. Coastal families summered here to escape heat and malaria of southern plantations. From the days of stagecoach and train stops to the present, the town has welcomed travelers. Now, more than ever, Travelers Rest is becoming a bustling place that attracts people who desire to live in a small but vibrant town. With the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Multi-Use Greenway Trail weaving through the city, Furman University within the city limits, and the development of exciting new restaurants, shops, festivals, and attractions, the city is becoming a destination spot for tourists, while maintaining its small town charm. The book relates 200 years of city growth, some characters and famous sons and daughters, while including heartwarming human interest stories and humorous tales that add spice to the narrative.
