Converse College
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N 34° 57.260 W 081° 55.013
17S E 416285 N 3868362
Located on on the right side of the entrance off of East Main at Mills Avenue. Parking is available within the college grounds.
Waymark Code: WM1DQR
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2007
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Founded by citizens of Spartanburg in 1889 for the liberal education of women. Named for Dexter Edgar Converse, pioneer textile manufacturer. Opened in 1890 on this site, the grounds which have been used for educational purposes since 1849.
Marker Name: Converse College
Marker Location: City
Type of Marker: Historic Site
Marker number: 42-2
County: Spartanburg
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