General Nathanael Greene
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Statue and marker is located at the corner of Main and Broad Streets, by the Greenville News Building and across from the Peace Center for the Performing Arts. It celebrates one of the most trusted generals of the Continental Army.
Waymark Code: WMQKJN
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2016
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The bronze statue was placed by the City of Greenville, SC in 2006. The artists that made the statue are T. J. Dixon and James Nelson. The city of Greenville is named in honor of Gen. Greene.
The text of the plaque is as follows"
"Have you heard the story of General Greene,
A Rhode Island private who followed his dream.
In 1780 as Washington's man
He came to our state to free our great land.
Armies of British were sent by the King,
But they were no match for the genius of Greene.
Backed by the bravest of ill-equipped men
The Patriots fought to the glorious end.
There were Pickens and Sumter and Marion too,
Wild men at heart but to Greene they were true.
These Ghosts of the Woodlands who took up the cause
Gave the redcoats and Indians a reason to pause.
From the hills to the coast they took back our land,
For Liberty's sake they took a bold stand.
Our Nation was born by the Team and the Scheme
Of Marion, Sumter, Pickens and Greene.
To thank these great leaders and honor Greene's skill
Our town and our county were christened Greeneville."
The tiled platform is a set of concrete steps that brings one up to the statue of the one of the most trusted generals of the Continental Army. He was one of George Washington's closest comrades.
URL of the statue: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
You must have visited the site in person, not online.