Springwood Cemetery, Historic cemetery in Greenville, South Carolina
Springwood Cemetery is a burial ground covering about 30 acres in Greenville. The property is organized by paved roads that divide it into sections labeled A through T, with a variety of gravestones ranging from simple stones to brick tombs, Victorian monuments, and military markers.
The cemetery began in 1812 with the burial of Elizabeth Blackburn Williams in a private family garden that later became public. The city formally acquired portions of the land in 1833, designating it as a public cemetery and continuing to expand the property through the 1940s.
The cemetery derives its name from a spring that once existed on or near the property. The winding paths and burial sections reflect how the community has traditionally used this space as a place for remembrance and reflection across generations.
The property is mostly privately owned, though the city helps maintain it. Access to all areas may be limited, so visitors should stick to public sections and respect the available pathways when exploring the grounds.
The grounds contain roughly 2,600 unmarked graves whose occupants remain unknown or forgotten. These invisible burials tell the stories of people whose names have been lost to time.
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