2770 E. Phillips Road, Greenville, SC 29615
(at bridge over Enoree River on Hwy. 14)

13 acres
Amenities: historical site, dog park
Servicios: sitio histórico

Pelham Mill Park History

The Greenville County Historic Preservation Commission donated this 13 acre site bordering the Enoree River to the District in 1988. It was home to the first textile mill in Greenville County outside of the city limits of Greenville. It’s location, near the Hwy 14 I-85 interchange, position it to be a potential gateway to Greenville. The scenic and historic elements parallel that of downtown’s Falls Park.

Today, in partnership with the Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority, seven acres have been added to the park. Its focal point is a masonry dam and overlook where visitors can view architectural remains of the mill and the cascading shoals of the Enoree.

The master plan envisions a passive park with picnic sites, historical interpretation, dog park, and a walking bridge spanning the river that provides access to scenic trails along the Enoree.

The former Pelham Mill Post Office, built circa 1870, was moved to the park when Hwy. 14 was widened. Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority is restoring the historic structure for use as a community building.

Pelham Mill is recognized by the Greenville County Historic Preservation Commission as one of 11 historic sites in the County.