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Travelers Rest, SC History
TR, Travelers Rest, SC history and real estate are interesting. Yes, it is spelled correctly. The weird spelling is how it was originally incorporated. The modern city of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, is home to over 4,100 people in the rural areas in Greenville County, SC.
It is so named for a very long history of being a handy place to stop just before or after heading across the Blue Ridge Mountains. Situated at the base of "the great wall" and at a natural pass, the area was a crossroads of Native American travelers for perhaps thousands of years.
Today, over 60% of the property in Travelers Rest is owner occupied, and fewer than 10% of rentals are unoccupied at any given time. The climate is relatively mild, with less than a month of snowy weather per year. The town itself covers less than 10 square miles, so Travelers Rest real estate (especially new development) is on the outskirts of the "town." Recently Travelers Rest has seen a flurry of growth not limited to a new Walmart supercenter and surrounding shops. With the new Greenville rails to trails project (where existing railroad lines will be converted to trails which are part of Greenville Falls Park downtown along the Reedy River corridor) and improved highways from Asheville to Greenville coming through Travelers Rest this area is set to boom.
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Archaeologists have excavated at the town site to discover several hundred years of settlement history going as far back as 3,500 years. The famous Mississippian Culture that is among the oldest in North America, built and defended a city here. Several burial sites have been uncovered in the area, including one in a man's cellar. The remnants of wattle and daub-constructed homes have also been found. The Catawba, Creek and Cherokee tribes have since occupied the area.
The area now known as South Carolina was part of the Cherokee Nation in 1755, when the Eastern section of the state was ceded to the State of South Carolina. Some early "cowboys" wandered into "Cherokee Country" and brought their animals up and down the hills along Native American trails. A trading post to serve them was set up at what is now the city of Greenville. The Cherokee were driven off their remaining lands in South Carolina in 1776 and the area was opened up to settlement after the War of American Independence.
Near the area the Reedy River Baptist Church was founded in 1778. Lands were granted to a group of Revolutionary War veterans in 1784 including about 20 families in the immediate area. The first road was constructed in 1794 as a route to Knoxville, Tennessee. The Overton plantation was established in 1799 to farm cotton and fruit orchards with the assistance of an average of 50 slaves until emancipation in 1865. First named Golgotha for the skulls found as part of the Mississippian burial site it was situation atop, the name was eventually changed to Travelers Rest for the increasing amount of traffic that sprung up in the region as settlers began moving out with their covered wagons to settle the county.
The fledgling settlement soon shared a name with the plantation. At that time, shepherds often came by with their flocks and were known in the area as "drovers." Soon they and other travelers could stay at the Bishop's Inn that included a pen to keep animals in while their owners stayed. Small farms slowly began appearing in the area. A post office was established in 1808 with stagecoach-delivered service. The Jackson Grove Methodist Church opened in the 1830s and one room schoolhouses taught an elementary education as more settlers moved into the area.
For European and American settlers during the 18th and 19th centuries, it was not uncommon for people to find themselves spending an entire winter in the area and the local economy thrived supporting the guests. In 1888 a railroad line, then known as the "Swamp Rabbit" came through town, causing a divide between the upper and lower parts of town. When Travelers Rest incorporated in 1881, the upper section of town incorporated as the comparably-sized town of Athens. Twenty years later, Athens original charter had run out and was absorbed by Travelers Rest into a town of about 200 people.
Industry came to the town in 1929 when a bleaching facility and mill were built. Many people came to take advantage of the industrial jobs that were created after World War II. Plants included garment factories, a "Zonolite division" of W.R. Grade, embroidery plants, and a curtain company. Though much of the industry went into decline in the 1980s with the closure of the mill, the population of about 2000 has roughly doubled since the 1960s. Today the town is becoming a bedroom community to the greater Greenville metropolitan area now that the Greenville Real Estate market has picked up so precipitously.
Interestingly, the town was incorporated twice. When this was discovered in 1959 that the town's original articles of incorporation were for a period of 30 years, a special letter was sent to the South Carolina Secretary of State to have the town formally incorporated as Travelers Rest - with it's funny spelling - in Greenville County, which he duly did.
Travelers Rest SC Real Estate
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Don't miss this one! A rare opportunity to find a well-maintained, gorgeous home with an attached AND detached Garage, situated on a +/- .57 acre lot located in popular ...
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This is it, just 4 miles from down town Travelers Rest and 10 miles from down town Greenville! Come see this beautiful nearly new home that invites you to stay. Fall le...
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The Home of your Dreams! This outstanding Custom built Peery Home is ready for you! Home sits on 5 beautiful acres of open fields and trees! Have a Horse pasture or place...
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Luxury Home with Fishing Pond, Walking Trails, Enoree River Access & Zero Entry Pool! This gem in Travelers Rest sits on five landscaped acres in a gated community and ha...
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Enjoy the amazing community at the Summit at Cherokee Valley in this large home with an open floor plan. With nearly 3700 finished square feet you'll love the space and ...
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Welcome to 319 Jones Kelley Road! Located in the heart of Travelers Rest, just minutes from Hwy 25, Downtown Travelers Rest and the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Built by local bui...
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Don't miss out on owning a slice of paradise in this private gated community adjacent to the highly valued Cliffs Valley! This custom built home features 3 bedrooms and 3...
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This stunning custom new build is located less that 5 minutes from family-friendly downtown Travelers Rest. With 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 baths and an office, this open flo...
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All brick ranch home. Full walkout basement. Just over 8 acres of private land. 41 Bates Crossing Road is one of those unicorn homes that doesn’t come along very often! T...
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Old Historic Home in downtown Travelers Rest across from Travelers Rest High School and beside The Swamp Rabbit Trail-Home has been zoned C-1 and is in great condition. B...
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Downtown Travelers Rest-Directly beside The Swamp Rabbit Trail-Sit on your front porch and watch the walkers on the Swamp Rabbit Trail or grab your walking shoes and hop ...
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Endless opportunities with this property! Host events, weddings, family reunion events, or enjoy your own private retreat! Stadium seating to your own, private, sprawlin...
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GORGEOUS Completely Remodeled by the sellers this GORGEOUS house for sale in Travelers Rest just a couple of minutes from Downtown TR! These house features 3 bedrooms, 2 ...
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3 BR, 2.5 BA. ~2,528 SQFT. 2 STORY. PRIVATE LOT. OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN. HARDWOOD FLOORING. GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. GAS LOG FIREPLACE. LOFT W/ BUILT-IN SOUND SYSTEM. NEIGHB...
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Welcome to 23 Marion Meadow Lane! Located in the Marion Meadow Subdivision just minutes from Hwy 25, Downtown Travelers Rest and the Swamp Rabbit Trail! This brand new, m...
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Welcome to you own private retreat!! Situated behind the private gates of the Nature’s Watch community is 16 Mossy Brook Trail. This custom-built home sits on a seclude...
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FIRST THE HIGHLIGHTS: 1+/- ACRE LOT - NO HOA- 2 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN TRAVELERS REST - "HIS AND HER GARAGES". Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Travelers Re...
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FIRST THE HIGHLIGHTS: 1+/- ACRE LOT - NO HOA- 2 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN TRAVELERS REST - "HIS AND HER GARAGES". Conveniently located just minutes from Downtown Travelers Re...
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Unwind, relax & escape to 126 Courseview Way in the gated golf & fitness community of Cliffs Valley between Greenville, SC & Asheville, NC. Here residents enjoy 4 comfor...
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Welcome to Woodfern Estate, your dreams of living on private land in the country is just a 15 min drive to downtown Greenville! As you enter the winding driveway with a b...
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Soak in the beauty and relax in the peaceful mountain setting of 513 Glen Hollow Road. -- This fully furnished/turn key 3 bedroom 2 ½ bath home is tucked away on 2 wooded...
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Welcome home to your own private retreat in the trees. The long winding driveway leads you to the custom Lindal Cedar Home tucked away among the trees. 276 Cunningham fea...
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Looking for a community with Mountain Views? Look no further! Come check out this move in ready 4 BR 2.5 BA home on .46 of an acre in Glastonbury Village! As you pull up ...
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This home checks all your boxes you must have: NO HOA, Acreage, Carport for Camper /boat parking, One level living with full finished basement possible second living quar...
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Super location in the heart of downtown Travelers Rest. Less than a block from the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Walking distance to a Friday night football game or the restaurant...
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NOW SELLING - MARION MEADOW - TRAVELERS REST. This new community is in the heart of Travelers Rest, SC. Just minutes from Hwy 25, Downtown Travelers Rest, and the Swamp...
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Brand new home and one of Enchanted’s largest floor plans. Nestled in desirable Travelers Rest! Located on a cul-de-sac. Quality built by Enchanted Homes this luxury comm...
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Welcome home to peace and tranquility. This once three-bedroom, two-bathroom home has been transformed into a spectacular and unique Four Bedroom, Three-bathroom beauty. ...
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NEW PRICE! LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION. Approximately 200 FT. to the Poplar Swamp Rabbit Trail. The home is located 1 street off North Main Street across from Travelers...
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Brand new home nestled in desirable Travelers Rest! Quality built this luxury community features large lots, peek mountain, and wooded views! Just 2 miles to downtown Tra...
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COMPLETELY RENOVATED - TURNKEY & MOVE IN READY DATE approx October 10th as seller is currently putting all the final touches to complete this beauty!! This traditional ra...
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Opportunity is knocking! Very rare chance to own a church and land on 7.7 acres in Travelers Rest, SC! The last deed transfer was 1941! The land is un-zoned with no restr...
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Talk about a Well Maintained, Move-In Ready Home with Acreage and you would be talking about this home! There is not one Adjective that fully explains all the great qual...
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NOW SELLING - MARION MEADOW - TRAVELERS REST. This new community is in the heart of Travelers Rest, SC. Just minutes from Hwy 25, Downtown Travelers Rest, and the Swamp...
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Greenville County TM# 0511010101600 Asking Price: $29,500/acre +-8 acre pond +-20 acres of well manicured fields including an apple orchard with +-20 producing trees +-25...
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