| Simpsonville Clock Tower | |
|---|---|
 Simpsonville Clock Tower in 2005 | |
| Location | Simpsonville, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 34°44′14″N82°15′19″W / 34.73722°N 82.25528°W |
| Built | 1986 |
| Built for | Dedicated to Mayor Ralph S. Hendricks |
| Architect | Triad Design Group, Inc. |
| Governing body | Greenville County |
The Simpsonville Clock Tower is a clock tower in Downtown Simpsonville, South Carolina, United States.
The Simpsonville Clock Tower was built in 1987 and donated by then-mayor Ralph S. Hendricks. It serves as an icon and main symbol of Simpsonville, South Carolina. [1] It is at the intersection of South Main Street and West Curtis Street, and is part of a bigger space called Hendricks' Plaza. [2] It is also located across the street from 101 East Curtis Street and the Burdette Building.
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