Campbells Covered Bridge

Campbell’s Covered Bridge is the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina. It is a well-preserved piece of Upcountry history and it’s picturesque setting attracts tourists, history enthusiast and photographers alike.

Built in 1909, this solid and gabled structure bridges the narrow and lovely, meandering Beaverdam Creek. The bridge on Campbells Bridge Road is located in northern Greenville County, near Tigerville and Gowensville. The pine structure is 35 feet long and 12 feet wide and is an excellent example of a four-span Howe truss featuring diagonal timbers and vertical iron rode.
It was built by Charles Irwin Willis and named after Alexander Lafayette Campbell (1836-1920), the owner of a grist mill and 194 acres located near the bridge. The kudzu covered remains of the old grist mill are also located near the covered bridge.
The bridge has been restored twice since completion, most recently in 1990 and is closed to motor traffic.

Through Greer, SC go north on SR-14 (N Hwy 14). Turn left onto SR-414 (Hwy 414) and proceed 1.1 miles to Pleasant Hill Road. Turn left onto Pleasant Hill Road, Go another four-tenths of a mile and turn right onto Campbell Covered Bridge Road. A quarter mile down you will find South Carolina`s only remaining covered bridge. Directions to the bridge are well marked with brown guide signs.

Campbell’s Covered Bridge

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Events in the Upstate of South Carolina for April 2008

Every month we compile our ‘International Events and Newcomer Newsletter’ for Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson and the Upstate of South Carolina.

We just published our April’ 08 edition of our newsletter.
You will find the most comprehensive list of events in the Upstates by clicking on the big blue link below:

‘International Events and Newcomer Newsletter’
We hope you will find the information useful and enjoy the numerous events in the Upstate of South Carolina.

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Facts about Greenville, SC

Greenville is located in northwestern South Carolina in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, on the banks of the Reedy River, about 145 miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia and 100 miles southwest of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Greenville’s elevation is 1,000 - 3,500 feet above sea level.

Quick Facts about Greenville, SC :

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3 Sister Cities - Bergamo, Italy; Kortrijk Belgium; and Tianjin Free Trade Zone, People’s Republic of China.Latitude 34.85 Longitude 82.40

Greenville ZIP Codes 29601, 29605, 29607, 29609, 29611, 29615 / Greenville County, Area Code 864

Greenville’s Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time: (GMT -5 hours, DST: GMT -4 hours). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
The amount of land area in Greenville is 65.005 sq. kilometers / 25.38 sq. miles.

Population in 2006 in Greenville county ca. 420,000
Population in 2006 in Greenville city limits ca. 56,000

Average highest temperature in July 88 Fahrenheit / 31 Grad Celsius and lowest average temperature 68 Fahrenheit / 20 Grad Celsius.
Average highest temperature in Januar is 50 Fahrenheit / 10 Grad Celsius and lowest average temperature 34 Fahrenheit / 1 Grad Celsius.

Electrical System is 120 V / 60 Hz.

International Phone Code for U.S. is 001 and the Greenville Area Code is 864. To call Greenville from abroad, call 001 + 864 + local number. To call international numbers from the U.S., call 011 + international code + area code + local number. To make a long distance call inside the U.S. call 1 + area code + local code.

For measurements use our -> conversion tables

5 % sales tax is added to the price of most goods and services. Certain counties and some services have an additional 1 % local sales tax.-> Tax Information.

It is common to tip for some services:
Waitress: 15-20 % of the bill
Taxi drivers: 15%
Hairdresser: 15%

Federal Holidays:
New Year’s Day / January 1st
Martin Luther King Day / 3rd Monday in January
President’s Day / in February
Memorial Day / Last Monday in May
Independence Day / July 4th
Labor Day / 1st Monday in September
Columbus Day / 2nd Monday in September
Veterans Day / in November
Thanksgiving / 4th Thursday in November
Christmas / December 25th
When a holiday falls on a non-workday -Saturday or Sunday- the holiday usually is observed on Monday or Friday.
If the holiday falls on Sunday it is observed on Monday; if the holiday falls on a Saturday the holiday usually is observed on Friday.

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Greenville Fakten (German)

Informationen über Greenville

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Greenville liegt im Nordwesten von South Carolina, am Fuss der Appalachen und dem Ufer des Reedy River, ca. 230 Kilometer nordöstlich von Atlanta in Georgia und 160 Kilometer südwestlich von Charlotte in North Carolina.

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3 Partnerstädte :
Bergamo, Italy
Kortrijk Belgium
Tianjin Free Trade Zone, People’s Republic of China.Breitengrad 34.85 Längengrad 82.35Greenville liegt zwischen 300 - 1000 Metern über dem Meeresspiegel.
ZIP Codes / Postleitzahlen 29601, 29605, 29607, 29609, 29611, 29615
Greenville County, Telefonvorwahl 864Die internationale Vorwahlnummer für die USA ist 001 und die Telefonvorwahl für Greenville 864. Um aus dem Ausland nach Greenville anzurufen wählt man 001 + 864 + die lokale Nummer. Um aus den USA ins Ausland anzurufen wählt man 011 + die Landesvorwahl + die Kreisvorwahlnummer + lokale Nummer. Um in den USA Ferngespräche zu führen wählt man die 1 + Vorwahlnummer + lokale Nummer.Time Zone:
Eastern Standard Time:
(GMT -5 hours, DST: GMT -4 hours). Sommerzeit beginnt am zweiten Sonntag im März und endet am ersten Sontag im November.

Greenville - Fläche 65.005 sq. kilometers / 25.38 sq. miles.

Im Jahr 2006 lebten in Greenville County ca. 420 000 Einwohner;
56, 000 Personen leben im inneren Stadtgebiet.

Im July liegt die durchschnittliche Höchsttemperatur bei 88 Grad Fahrenheit / 31 Grad Celsius und die niedrigste Durchschnittstemperatur bei 68 Grad Fahrenheit / 20 Grad Celsius. Im Januar liegt die durchschnittliche Höchsttemperatur bei 50 Grad Fahrenheit / 10 Grad Celsius und die niedrigste Durchschnittstemperatur bei 1 Grad Celsius.
Die Stromspannung ist 120 V / 60 Hz.

Für die Umrechnung von Masseinheiten nutzten Sie bitte unsere - Umrechnungstabellen

Auf die meisten Waren und Dienstleistungen werden 5 % Steuer erhoben. In einigen Gemeinden und auf manche Leistungen werden zusätzlich 1% Steuer erhoben.- Steuerinformation.

Es ist üblich für bestimmte Dienstleistungen Trinkgeld zu geben, z.B.:
Bedienung: 15-20 % der Rechnung
Taxifahrer: 15%
Frisör: 15%

Staatliche Feiertage:
New Year’s Day / January 1st
Martin Luther King Day / 3rd Monday in January
President’s Day / in February
Memorial Day / Last Monday in May
Independence Day / July 4th
Labor Day / 1st Monday in September
Columbus Day / 2nd Monday in September
Veterans Day / in November
Thanksgiving / 4th Thursday in November
Christmas / December 25th
Fällt ein Feiertag auf einen Tag des Wochenendes wird der Feiertag vorschoben. Fällt der Feiertag auf den Sonntag, wird der Feiertag am Montag gefeiert, fällt der Feiertag auf den Samstag wird der Feiertag meist auf den Freitag vorgezogen.

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