Springwood Cemetery offers one of Greenville’s most unusual views, where more than 200 years of local history sit beneath the modern downtown skyline. From early burials and prominent Greenville families to weathered monuments and hidden stories, the cemetery preserves a remarkable piece of the city’s past.
Old Stone Church in Clemson is more than a historic building. Its cemetery holds the grave of Revolutionary War General Andrew Pickens, the mysterious Cherokee grave of Osenappa, and the coin-covered grave behind one of the Upstate’s strangest legends. Explore more than 200 years of history, tragedy, folklore, and local stories hidden among its stones.
For more than 150 years, Griffin Baptist Church has served the communities of Pumpkintown and northern Pickens County. Located along the Pumpkintown Highway with Glassy Mountain in the background, the church remains a longstanding landmark in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Founded in 1795 and named for Cherokee Chief Woolenoy, Oolenoy Baptist Church has stood at the heart of the Pumpkintown community for more than 230 years. Its historic cemetery contains the graves of pioneer settlers, veterans, and generations of families who helped shape the Oolenoy Valley.
Discover the historic churches that helped shape Pumpkintown and Oolenoy Valley, from the frontier-era roots of Oolenoy Baptist Church to the community landmarks that continue serving the South Carolina foothills today.
Discover the historic churches that helped shape Pumpkintown and Oolenoy Valley, from the frontier-era roots of Oolenoy Baptist Church to the community landmarks that continue serving the South Carolina foothills today.