South Main Walking Tour

Court Square, site of the first county courthouse in 1797, provides an historical backdrop for an account of the early settlement of Greenville. The Square's political and social roots are maintained with a thorough explanation of the early 1900 buildings gracing its border today. Learn about the unique local architectural details of the 1918 Courthouse, which also witnessed the trial case of the last lynching in South Carolina. Stories surrounding the 1925 Chamber of Commerce building and the majestic Poinsett Hotel built the same year are explained along with the personalities behind several nearby bronze statues men who played a key role in Greenville's history.

A short walk up the next few blocks includes highlights, such as an opportunity for guests to stand on the same spot old photographs were taken to compare former buildings to what exists in their current locations. This unique look into Greenville's past provides an intriguing backdrop for the current revitalization and development that brings this part of town teeming to life with its plethora of restaurants, unique shops, art galleries and condominiums.