Chicora College , also called Chicora College for Women , was a Presbyterian women's college in Greenville and Columbia, South Carolina . It operated from 1893 to 1930 when it merged with Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina .
71-702: In 1893, the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, South Carolina , decided to start a college for women. On August 12, 1893, the board of trustees was established for the Greenville Female Seminary with E. A. Smith as president. On September 20, 1893, it opened as the Chicora College. They selected the name Chicora the first Native American tribe that explorers met on the coast of South Carolina. Its president
142-621: A Salesman and Grease, and plays written by local playwrights. During spring and summer, the local Shakespearean company performs Shakespeare in the Park at the Falls Park Amphitheater. Two literary non-profit groups are located in Greenville: The Emrys Foundation, founded in 1983 and Wits End Poetry, founded in 2002. The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) sports conference
213-494: A black man accused of stabbing a cab driver, was taken from his jail cell by a mob of mostly taxi drivers and murdered . Thirty-one white men were jointly tried for the crime; most of the accused signed confessions, many of them naming Roosevelt Carlos Hurd as the lynch mob leader and the person who ultimately killed Earle with the shotgun. On May 21, 1947, a jury of 12 white men returned verdicts of not guilty for every defendant. After World War II, Greenville's economy surged with
284-485: A boarding school for young artists. In addition to public schools, Greenville County has a number of private and religious schools, including St Mary's Catholic School (founded in 1900), Camperdown Academy (for students with learning disabilities), Hidden Treasure Christian School (a school for students with physical and/or mental disabilities), Christ Church Episcopal School (a college-preparatory Episcopalian school with an American school outside of Germany certified by
355-514: A high school for girls, as well as a four-year college for women. Its curriculum was Presbyterian-oriented and included Bible study. Students at Chicora College studied the liberal arts, modern and classical languages (French, Italian, German, and Spanish), Bible studies, the sciences (chemistry, natural sciences, and physics), photography, physical culture (gymnastics), domestic science/home economics, general elocution, and business skills such as bookkeeping and typing. Students could pay extra to study
426-435: A household in the city was $ 33,144, and the median income for a family was $ 44,125. Males had a median income of $ 35,111 versus $ 25,339 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 23,242. About 12.2% of families and 16.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 22.7% of those under age 18 and 17.5% of those age 65 or over. Greenville's economy was formerly based largely on textile manufacturing, and
497-453: A portion of Pearis' former plantation. In 1797 Alston used his land holdings to establish a village called Pleasantburg where he also built a stately mansion. In 1816, Alston's land was purchased by Vardry McBee , who then leased the Alston mansion for a summer resort, before making the mansion his home from 1835 until his death in 1864. Pleasantburg was renamed as Greenville in 1821 and became
568-1009: A small library with 5,000 books. The college's students published the Chicora Magazine and The Clarion yearbook, later called Nods and Becks . Other student activities included the YWCA , the Glee Club, and the Music Club. Other groups included the Westminster League, the Cochran Literary Society, the Kratian Literary Society, the Preston Literary Society, and the Athletics Association. There
639-434: A village in 1831. Considered to be the father of Greenville, McBee donated land for many structures such as churches, academies, and a cotton mill. Furman University was funded by McBee who helped bring the university to Greenville from Winnsboro, South Carolina , in 1851. In 1853 McBee and other Greenville County leaders funded a new railroad called the Greenville and Columbia Railroad . Greenville boomed to around 1,000 in
710-544: A year. The Bon Secours Wellness Arena brings national tours of many popular bands to downtown, and the Peace Center for the Performing Arts provides a venue for orchestras and Broadway shows . A planned multimillion-dollar renovation to the center's main concert hall lobby and riverside amphitheatre began in the spring of 2011. A number of local artists operate studios and galleries in the city, especially
781-546: Is headquartered in Greenville, as are various minor league and university sports teams. Minor League sports teams: Bob Jones University Furman University North Greenville University The city of Greenville adopted the Council-Manager form of municipal government in 1976. The Greenville City Council consists of the mayor and six council members. The mayor and two council members are elected at-large while
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#1732793318919852-676: Is located in the Brevard Fault Zone and has had occasional minor earthquakes . Greenville, like much of the Piedmont region of the southeastern United States, has a mild version of a humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cfa ), with four distinct seasons; the city is part of USDA Hardiness zone 7b/8a. Winters are short and generally cool, with a January daily average of 42.2 °F (5.7 °C). On average, there are 59 nights per year that drop to or below freezing, and only 1.3 days that fail to rise above freezing. April
923-594: Is named after him. The Treaty of Dewitt's Corner in 1777 ceded almost all Cherokee land, including present-day Greenville, to South Carolina . Greenville County was created in 1786. Some sources state it was named for its physical appearance, while others say the county is named after General Nathanael Greene in honor of his service in the American Revolutionary War , or after early settler Isaac Green. Lemuel J. Alston came to Greenville County in 1788 and bought 400 acres (160 ha) and
994-495: Is somewhat evenly distributed throughout the year, although summer is slightly wetter; annual precipitation has historically ranged from 31.08 in (789 mm) in 2007 to 72.53 in (1,842 mm) in 1908. In addition, there is an average of 4.7 inches (11.9 cm) of snow, occurring mainly from January thru March, with rare snow occurring in November or April. More frequent ice storms and sleet mixed in with rain occur in
1065-465: Is the driest month, with an average of 3.36 inches (85 mm) of precipitation. Summers are hot and humid, with a daily temperature average in July of 79.9 °F (26.6 °C). There are an average 43 days per year with highs at or above 90 °F (32 °C). Official record temperatures range from 107 °F (42 °C) on July 1, 2012 , down to −6 °F (−21 °C) on January 30, 1966;
1136-902: Is the global home of Lockheed Martin F-16. Michelin, 3M, Proterra and Stevens Aerospace have major operations at the park as well. In addition, SCTAC is the home of South Carolina's world-class EV test track, the International Transportation and Innovation Center (ITIC), as well as the South Carolina Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility. As the largest city in the Upstate , Greenville offers many activities and attractions. Greenville's theaters and event venues regularly host major concerts and touring theater companies. Four independent theaters present several plays
1207-507: The Gülen movement schools ), and Greenville Classical Academy (a classical Christian school established in 2004). Greenville has numerous public charter schools that are free to state residents. Greenville has several colleges and universities located within the city limits: Bob Jones University , Greenville Technical College , and an ECPI University campus. Additionally Furman University and North Greenville University are located in
1278-593: The International Center for Automotive Research was created, establishing CUICAR as the new model for automotive research. The Center for Emerging Technologies in mobility and energy was opened in 2011, hosting a number of companies in leading edge R&D and the headquarters for Sage Automotive. When the former Donaldson Air Force Base closed in 1963, the land became the South Carolina Technology and Aviation Center (SCTAC). SCTAC
1349-728: The Landmark Building added what remains the city's tallest building. Greenville's economy waned in the 1970s, leaving a void due to the flight of many retailers. Mayor Max Heller then began a revitalization with the Greenville County Museum of Art and the Hughes Main Library. Main Street was then converted into a two-lane road lined with trees and sidewalks. With a 1978 federal grant, a convention center and hotel were built, bringing business back to
1420-535: The South Carolina House of Representatives cover portions of Greenville, as do state senate districts 6–8. The city is within South Carolina's 4th congressional district , represented by William Timmons since 2019. The Greenville County School District includes all of the Greenville city limits. The district is the largest school district in the state of South Carolina and is ranked as
1491-455: The "ornamental arts", including drawing, elocution, and music. Students were also taught a variety of sports. In 1919, the school had a College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and a College for Fine Arts that included Schools of Art and Expression and a Conservatory of Music "under European trained specialists." It offered B.A. , B.S., B.Ped., and M.A. degrees. Its faculty included twelve instructors with B.A. and M.A. degrees. The college also had
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#17327933189191562-399: The 1850s due to the growth of McBee's donations and the attraction of the town as a summer resort for visitors. In December 1860 Greenville supported a convention to debate the issue of secession for South Carolina . The Greenville District sent James Furman, William K. Easley, Perry E. Duncan, William H. Campbell, and James P. Harrison as delegates for the convention. On December 20, 1860,
1633-598: The 44th largest district in the United States, with 19 high schools, 24 middle schools, and 52 elementary schools. The district's 2018–2023 strategic plan noted it had 10,000 employees, including 6,000 teachers with an average of 12.8 years of experience. In addition to traditional public schools, Greenville's downtown area is home to the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities ,
1704-598: The Bavarian Ministry of Education), Shannon Forest Christian School (an evangelical Christian school), Saint Joseph's Catholic School , Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic School, St. Anthony's Catholic School, Southside Christian School (established in 1967 by Southside Baptist Church), Hampton Park Christian School, Bob Jones Academy and Elementary School, Carolina Film Institute (a film school founded in 2008), Green Charter (originally one of
1775-700: The Carolina Pops Orchestra, and the Greenville Concert Band. Greenville Light Opera Works (GLOW Lyric Theatre) is a professional lyric theatre in Greenville that produces Musical Theatre, Operetta and Opera. Local a cappella singing groups include the women's Vocal Matrix Chorus (formerly Greenville in Harmony) and the men's Palmetto Statesmen chorus. Additional choral groups include the Greenville Chorale and
1846-960: The Cherokee around 1770. Pearis established a plantation on the Reedy River called the Great Plains in present-day downtown Greenville . The American Revolution divided the South Carolina country between the Loyalists and Patriots . Pearis supported the Loyalists and together with their allies, the Cherokee, attacked the Patriots. The Patriots retaliated by burning down Pearis' plantation and jailing him in Charleston . Pearis never returned to his plantation but Paris Mountain
1917-681: The Greenville Gay Men's Chorus. Greenville is also home to the Sigal Music Museum , formerly known as the Carolina Music Museum. In the 1930s the building was a Coca-Cola bottling company. The Carolina Ballet Theatre is a professional dance company that regularly presents programs at the Peace Center and elsewhere. CBT presents four performances annually as the resident professional dance company of
1988-664: The Greenville area; seasonal snowfall has historically ranged from trace amounts as recently as 2011–12 to 21.4 in (54 cm) in 1935–36. These storms can have a major impact on the area, as they often pull tree limbs down on power lines and make driving hazardous. Greenville is the largest principal city of the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area , a metropolitan statistical area that covers Greenville, Laurens , Anderson and Pickens counties and had an estimated population of 975,480 in 2023. Since South Carolina law makes annexing
2059-507: The Peace Center with their largest as the holiday classic, "The Nutcracker, Once Upon A Time in Greenville." This production is modelled after the major companies that have set their holiday class in their hometown. Centre Stage, Greenville Theatre, South Carolina Children's Theater and the Warehouse Theatre are the major playhouses in the area. The theaters offer a variety of performances including well-known works, such as Death of
2130-668: The Presbyterian Synod of South Carolina which assumed its bonded debt. When the Great Depression hit in 1929, plans for the new campus and Chicora College ended. On March 24, 1930, the Synod of South Carolina met to consider merging the college with Queens College, a Presbyterian institution for women in Charlotte, North Carolina . Queens College, a Presbyterian institution in Charlotte, North Carolina . As part of
2201-652: The Queen's College name to commemorate a school established in North Carolina in 1771, before being disallowed by the British Crown the next year. They hoped this would inspire more interest in the college. In 1930, it merged with Chicora College for Women , previously located in Columbia, South Carolina . As part of the merger, Chicora sold all of its assets and turned over the proceeds to Queens College;
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2272-947: The South Carolina state convention, along with the Greenville delegation, voted to secede from the Union . Greenville County provided over 2,000 soldiers to the Confederate States Army . The town supplied food, clothing, and firearms to the Confederacy . Greenville saw no action from the war until 1865 when Union troops came through the town looking for President Jefferson Davis of the Confederacy who had fled south from Richmond, Virginia . In June 1865, President Andrew Johnson appointed Greenville County native Benjamin Franklin Perry as Governor of South Carolina . In February 1869, Greenville's town charter
2343-712: The Village of West Greenville near downtown. The Metropolitan Arts Council provides a number of public events that focus on the visual arts, including the First Fridays Gallery Crawl and Greenville Open Studios. Greenville has some notable fine arts museums: Greenville's music scene is home to local, regional, and national bands performing music in the various genres. The city is home to the Greenville Symphony Orchestra , Greenville County Youth Orchestra, Carolina Youth Symphony,
2414-418: The area. After a succession of several mayors in the early 1980s, Bill Workman was elected in 1983 and made economic development a priority. He and the chamber of commerce convinced Michelin to move its North America headquarters to Greenville in 1984. Tens of other companies also moved to Greenville in following years, including pulp and paper business Bowater in 1992. The Greenville Municipal Stadium
2485-884: The city announced plans to sell its current building and move City Hall to the Bowater Building along the Reedy River in Falls Park . The Greenville Police Force was established in 1845. By 1876 it became the Greenville Police Department. In 1976 the department moved into the Greenville County Law Enforcement Center with the Greenville County Sheriff's Department. The Greenville Police Department serves Greenville with around 241 employees with 199 sworn officers. Districts 22–25 of
2556-489: The city such as Michelin , Prisma Health , Bon Secours , and Duke Energy . The land of present-day Greenville was once the hunting ground of the Cherokee , which was forbidden to colonists. A wealthy settler from Virginia named Richard Pearis arrived in South Carolina around 1754 and established relations with the Cherokee. Pearis had a child with a Cherokee woman and received about 100,000 acres (40,000 ha) from
2627-557: The city was 62.12% White , 31.54% Black or African American , 3.44% Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 1.27% Asian , 0.14% Native American , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 1.37% of other races , and 1.11% of Two or more races . There were 29,418 households, out of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.7% were married couples living together, 15.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.4% were non-families. 40.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who
2698-590: The city was long known as "The Textile Capital of the World". In the last few decades, favorable wages and tax benefits have lured foreign companies to invest heavily in the area. The city is the North American headquarters for Michelin , Synnex , United Community Bank , AVX Corporation , NCEES , Ameco, Southern Tide , Confluence Outdoor , Concentrix , JTEKT , Cleva North America, Spinx , Current Lighting Solutions , Prisma Health , and Scansource. In 2003,
2769-635: The city were cotton mills. Prominent cotton mill businesses operated near Greenville making it a cotton mill town. By 1915 Greenville became known as the "Textile Center of the South." From 1915 to 2004, the city hosted an important textile manufacturing trade fair, the Southern Textile Exposition . During World War I, Greenville served as a training camp center for US Army recruits. After World War I commercial activity expanded with new movie theaters and department stores. The Mansion House
2840-525: The college first started. Rev. S. R. Preston, pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, became the second president of the college in May 1899. In 1901, the college had 77 students. Students came from Greenville, fifteen counties in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The Bethel, Enoree, and South Carolina presbyteries of the Presbyterian Church in the United States (P.C.U.S.) purchased
2911-608: The college in 1906. They recharted its as Chicora College, a Presbyterian institution, on May 30, 1906. Rev. Samuel Craig Byrd became the college's third president on June 1, 1906. In 1908, tuition for the literary course was $ 183, including room, board, general elocution, a servant's assistance, reading room fees, heat, light, and access to the infirmary if needed. For $ 203, additional services included training in expanded elecution, musical instruments, or voice. The college had 235 students in 1909. Soon, it began to outgrow its campus. The textile mills of Greenville began to decline in
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2982-531: The college moved to Columbia in 1915, it was located in the Hampton-Preston House that had previously housed The College for Women in Columbia. Its gardens covered a city block. The auditorium building of the original campus in Greenville burned in 1919. The former college's remaining buildings were eventually demolished. Originally, Chicora included an elementary school for boys and girls and
3053-510: The early 20th century, negatively impacting the city's West End where the college was located. In 1914, the college moved to Columbia, South Carolina , and merged with The College for Women in Columbia . The college retired its debts by selling its Greenville campus. The renamed Chicora College for Women opened for students in 1915, with Byrd continuing as its president. In 1921, Presbyterian College stopped admitting women and referred its existing female students to Chicora, in part to strengthen
3124-408: The establishment of new stores and the expansion of the city limits. Furman University doubled its student population and moved to a new location. Higher education facilities such as Bob Jones University in 1947 and Greenville Technical College in 1962 were established in Greenville. The Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport was established in nearby Greer in 1962. The 1966 construction of
3195-547: The greater Greenville area. Furman began as Furman Academy and Theological Institution in 1825 named after Richard Furman . The theological school of Furman broke away in 1858 and became Southern Baptist Theological Seminary now in Louisville, Kentucky . North Greenville University was established in 1893 and is affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention . Bob Jones University
3266-507: The largest number of students in its history. Instead of moving to the Wales Garden location, the college expanded to the former Columbia Seminary campus in 1927. The South Carolina Presbyterians began to have concerns about the viability of supporting both Chicora College and Presbyterian College and began discussing merging the women's college with another institution. In 1929, the presbyteries transferred ownership of Chicora College to
3337-443: The latter agreed to archive Chicora's records relating to students and alumni. The merged institution was called Queens-Chicora College from 1930 to 1939. Daniel G. Lugo assumed the role of Queens' 21st president on July 1, 2019, after the retirement of Dr. Pamela Davies, who led Queens for 17 years. In 2020, the board of trustees voted unanimously to rename Burwell Hall, which had been named in 1914 after Margaret Anna Burwell,
3408-435: The merger agreement, Chicora sold all of its assets and turned over the proceeds to Queens College; the latter agreed to archive Chicora's records relating to students and alumni. At the time, its real estate was worth $ 422,500; its bond debt was $ 233,000 and other debts totaled $ 100,000. The merged institution was called Queens-Chicora College from 1930 to 1939. However the Synod struggled to meet its financial obligations to
3479-401: The new college for the next nineteen years because it was unable to sell the Chicora College property and had to pay out $ 250,000 on the bonds. The institution later changed its name to Queens College of Charlotte and survives today as Queens University of Charlotte . The college started in a house rented on McBee Avenue in Greenville. Later, a property known as McBee Terrace was purchased on
3550-560: The popularity of close cities such as Simpsonville , Mauldin , and Fountain Inn . Under the leadership of Knox White, the Swamp Rabbit Trail was opened in 2010. It is an old railroad converted into a path that attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Greenville is roughly equidistant between Atlanta (145 miles [233 km] southwest), and Charlotte, North Carolina (100 miles [160 km] northeast). Columbia ,
3621-482: The record cold daily maximum is 19 °F (−7 °C) on December 31, 1917, while, conversely, the record warm daily minimum is 80 °F (27 °C) on July 12, 1937, the last of three occasions. The average window for freezing temperatures is November 4 through April 1, allowing a growing season of 217 days. Precipitation is generally less frequent in autumn than spring and, on average, Greenville receives 47.2 inches (1,200 mm) of precipitation annually, which
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#17327933189193692-552: The remaining council members are chosen from single-member districts. Greenville Municipal Court handles criminal misdemeanor violations, traffic violations, and city ordinance violations. As of 2024, the city's mayor is Knox H. White , who has been in that position since December 1995. Greenville's City Hall has had multiple locations since the first in 1879, including the Old Greenville City Hall , which served in that capacity from 1938 to 1973. In March 2023,
3763-608: The school as Long's Seminary from 1891 to 1896. The school affiliated with the Presbyterian Synod of North Carolina in 1896 and changed its name to the Presbyterian College for Women . This liberal arts college moved to 600-616 North College Street on the corner of 9th Street in Charlotte. The college moved to fifty-acres in Myers Park in 1912 and changed its name to Queen's College . Its trustees selected
3834-420: The second most prominent peak in the area, 8 miles (13 km) north of downtown Greenville. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 30.02 square miles (77.8 km ), of which 29.80 square miles (77.2 km ) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km ) (0.77%) is water. The Reedy River , a tributary of the Saluda River , runs through the center of the city. Greenville
3905-448: The state capital, is 100 miles (160 km) to the southeast. Greenville is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains , a physiographic province of the larger Appalachian Mountains range, and includes many small hills. Sassafras Mountain , the highest point in South Carolina, is in northern Pickens County, less than 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Greenville. Many area television and radio station towers are on Paris Mountain ,
3976-558: The state. The Greenville metropolitan area had 928,195 residents in 2020 and is the largest metro area in South Carolina . Greenville is the anchor city of Upstate South Carolina , an economic and cultural region with an estimated population of 1.59 million as of 2023. Greenville was established in 1797 and incorporated in 1831. It is located approximately halfway between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina , along Interstate 85 ; its metro area also includes Interstates 185 and 385 . Numerous companies have offices within
4047-503: The strike. The New Deal established Sirrine Stadium and a new Greenville High School . The Greenville Army Air Base was established in 1942 during World War II contributing to the further growth of Greenville. After the war, a November 19, 1946, propane explosion left 6 dead and over 150 injured. The explosion involved a tank containing about 3,500 US gallons (13 m ) of propane and could be heard from Gaffney , 50 miles (80 km) away. On February 16, 1947, Willie Earle ,
4118-559: The suburban areas illegal, Greenville's city proper population is small as a proportion of the total population of the urbanized area. As of the 2020 census , there were 70,720 people, 32,250 households, and 15,431 families residing in the city. At the 2010 census , there were 58,409 people, 24,382 households, and 12,581 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,148.0 inhabitants per square mile (829.3/km ). There were 27,295 housing units at an average density of 1,046.9 per square mile (404.2/km ). The racial composition of
4189-402: The university offers 34 undergraduate majors and 10 graduate programs. It is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) . Founded in 1857 as the Charlotte Female Institute , this private school was originally located at College and 9th streets in what is now Uptown Charlotte. It was started and operated by Rev. Robert Burwell and his wife Margaret Anna Burwell. Elizabeth Webb Long operated
4260-433: The west side of the Reedy River . The new college campus consisted of sixteen acres that went from Camperdown Street to River Street and overlooked the river. The campus expanded to include a dormitory, administrative buildings, a president's house, and a 1,200-seat domed octagonal auditorium. Its grounds had landscaping that extended down to the river. The campus was accessible by the Greenville and Columbia Railroad . When
4331-464: The women's college. Chicora college became the largest Presbyterian college in the South by the end of 1921. The college's board of trustees started planning a new campus on 55 acres in Wales Garden in east Columbia. Having outgrown its location, the college reported turning away students in 1925. The presbyteries approved $ 250,000 in bonds to purchase the site for the new campus. However, the college lacked an endowment and still had debt despite having
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#17327933189194402-459: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.90. In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 20.0% under the age of 18, 13.8% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males. The median income for
4473-399: Was J. F. McKinnon. It was not accredited; this was normal for colleges in South Carolina at the time. The church contributed $ 1,000 to rent a house for the college and later purchase a property that was previously the home of Alexander McBee. Tuition for the college was $ 38 a year or $ 160 with room and board. The college's enrollment was around 200 students. The religious influence at Chicora
4544-426: Was also a Student Co-operative Association that included student government and supported "college spirit". It had more than twenty local social sororities. In 1925, athletics included varsity and junior basketball, varsity tennis, and track. The Hampton-Preston House , former campus in Columbia, is now a history museum that includes a recreation of dormitory rooms as they existed in 1915. The Hampton-Preston House
4615-422: Was amended by the S. C. General Assembly establishing Greenville, the town, as a city. Construction boomed in the 1870s such as the establishment of a bridge over the Reedy River , new mills on the river, and new railroads. The Greenville News was established in 1874 as Greenville's first daily newspaper. Southern Bell installed the first telephone lines in the city. The most important infrastructure that came to
4686-479: Was constructed in 1984. The city acted as developer for the West End Market project, which later brought an arts and entertainment district. In 1990, the Peace Center arts venue opened in downtown Greenville . In 1994, BMW opened its first manufacturing plan outside Germany between Greenville and Spartanburg. Knox White became mayor in 1995. In 1998, Bon Secours Wellness Arena replaced Greenville Memorial Auditorium as an entertainment arena. The Poinsett Hotel
4757-404: Was demolished and replaced with the Poinsett Hotel in 1925. The Great Depression hurt the economy of Greenville forcing mills to lay off workers. Furman University and the Greenville Women's College also struggled in the crippling economy forcing them to merge in 1933. The Textile Workers Strike of 1934 had a major impact in the city and surrounding mill towns, and the National Guard subdued
4828-494: Was established in 1927 by Bob Jones Sr. as a private non-denominational Protestant university. Greenville Technical College was established in 1962 as a technical college . The Evangelical Institute was founded in 1967 just north of the city at Paris Mountain . Queens University of Charlotte The Queens University of Charlotte is a private university in Charlotte, North Carolina . It has approximately 1,900 undergraduate and graduate students. Established in 1857,
4899-423: Was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1969. Greenville, South Carolina Greenville ( / ˈ ɡ r iː n v ɪ l / GREEN -vil ; locally / ˈ ɡ r iː n v əl / GREEN -vəl ) is a city in and the county seat of Greenville County , South Carolina, United States. With a population of 70,720 at the 2020 census , it is the sixth-most populous city in
4970-414: Was of "first importance". Its students were not allowed to write letters or speak on Sundays and could not have visits or any communication from young men. Its motto was " Non ministrari sed ministrare" or "Not to be served, but to serve". The college catalog called the institution the Chicora College for Young Ladies for the first time in 1897; however, some sources suggest that this name was in use when
5041-480: Was renovated in the late 1990s with Poinsett Plaza at its entryway, and the Camperdown Bridge that had crossed Reedy Falls for four decades was removed and replaced with a renovated Falls Park . During the 2000s, thousands of people began moving to Greenville. Liberty Bridge at Falls Park was completed in 2004 and became a major landmark. Greenville has continued to evolve and grow with over 70,000 residents in its city limits as of 2020. Its growth has also improved
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