Greenville
Greenville County was formed in 1798 from the old Washington District. The district of Greenville itself had been created as eary as 1786, but was part of the Washington District for several years. The area had been territory of the Cherokee Indians until around 1777. The origin of the name is unsure, but it’s speculated that it was named for either an early resident Isaac Green, or the Revolutionary War General Nathaniel Greene. The town of Greenville was originally named Pleasantburg before an 1831 name change. The area was a popular summer getaway for low country planters in the 1800s.
Among the notable persons that came from Greenville County are baseball great “Shoeless Joe” Jackson and Political and Civil Rights Activist Jesse Jackson.
The Poinsett Bridge is located in Greenville County, SC. It is the oldest existing bridge in the state. (Built around 1820.) This was a vital connection between the mountains of North Carolina to the Charleston and coastal areas of South Carolina. The area surrounding the bridge is now a Heritage Preserve. Picture available here.
More photos of Greenville County, SC Historical locations avialable here.
Chick Springs became a mineral spring reosrt in the mid 19th century. There is currently little left to note it’s existence but a bath house and gazebo.
Greenville County SCGenweb site
Greenville County Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 16236
Greenville, SC 29606
Greenville County Historical Society
P.O. Box 10472
Greenville, SC 29603
Greenville County Courthouse
301 University Ridge, Suite 100
County Courthouse
Greenville, SC 29601
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription - indexed by last name
1790 Federal Census transcription - indexed by last name PDF format
1800 Federal Census transcription - indexed by last name
1800 Federal Census transcription PDF format
1810 Federal Census transcription PDF format
1820 Federal Census Transcription - indexed by last name “A” - “Fincher” missing
1820 Federal Census Transcription PDF format
1830 Federal Census transcription PDF format
1850 Federal Census Index - index to last names in Population/Agriculture and Slave schedules
Marriage Records
Greenville County, SC Marriage License Lookup Wonderful search of Greenville County marriage license’s. There seem to be a few gaps. The county’s site has a form you can request a copy of the marriage license as well.
Cemeteries
USGS listing of cemeteries in Greenville County
Family Genealogy Pages
Other
Collection of Old Postcards from Greenville County, SC
Cities and towns of Greenville County:
Batesville
Cleveland
Conestee
Fountain Inn
Greenville (County Seat)
Greer
Marietta
Mauldin
Park Place
Piedmont
Simpsonville
Slater
Taylors
Tigerville
Travelers Rest
News Related to Greenville County, SC
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Man Shot, Killed On Greenville Co. Porch - WYFF
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Man Shot, Killed On Greenville Co. Porch
WYFF, SC - GREENVILLE, SC — A man was shot and killed on his porch in Greenville County Wednesday night. Deputies said the shooting happened just before 9 pm on … |
Expected school tax ruling raises hackles - Greenville News
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Expected school tax ruling raises hackles
Greenville News, SC - … very few people understand the South Carolina tax system, he said. Meanwhile, Butch Taylor, president of the Greenville County Taxpayers Association, … |
Couple sues investment firm - Greenville News
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Couple sues investment firm
Greenville News, SC - By David Dykes • STAFF WRITER • July 23, 2008 A Greenville County couple filed suit against an Upstate investment firm, its manager, directors and others, … |
State looks at tax credit - Greenville News
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State looks at tax credit
Greenville News, SC - In June, the Greenville County Council denied a request by tax-credit applicant Foresite Properties LLC to rezone properties on Piney Mountain Road for a … |
Greenville County unemployment up - Greenville News
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Greenville County unemployment up
Greenville News, SC - By Jenny Munro • BUSINESS WRITER • July 19, 2008 South Carolina's June unemployment rate dropped to 6.2 percent from 6.5 percent, but the situation is … Greenville jobless rate climbs in June, but still third lowest in SC |
SC teen faces charges in girl's death, assault - The Associated Press
 The Associated Press |
SC teen faces charges in girl's death, assault
The Associated Press - Greenville County sheriff's deputy Michael Hildebrand says the teen was charged Wednesday with murder and first-degree criminal sexual conduct in the death … South Carolina Teen, 14, Faces Murder, Sex Charges in 8-Year-Old … Missing SC 8-Year-Old Girl Found Dead Slain SC Girl's Relatives Say Suspect Close To Family |
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