Simpsonville Clock Tower

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Simpsonville Clock Tower
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Simpsonville Clock Tower in 2005
Location Simpsonville, South Carolina
Coordinates 34°44′14″N82°15′19″W / 34.73722°N 82.25528°W / 34.73722; -82.25528
Built1987 (1987)
Built forDedicated to
Mayor Ralph S. Hendricks
ArchitectTriad Design Group, Inc.
Governing body Greenville County

The Simpsonville Clock Tower is a clock tower in Downtown Simpsonville, South Carolina.

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History

The clock tower is a major local landmark, it can be seen on the city's official seal Simpsonville, SC City Seal.png
The clock tower is a major local landmark, it can be seen on the city's official seal

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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References

  1. "Simpsonville Clock Tower Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved 2023-04-04.
  2. "Enjoy the Simple Pleasures of Simpsonville". discoversouthcarolina.com. Retrieved 2023-10-01.