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Cedar Falls Park

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SC Picture Project / Greenville County / Cedar Falls Park

The southern section of Greenville County‘s Reedy River is home to Fountain Inn‘s newest park, Cedar Falls. Remains of an early nineteenth-century mill, later a power plant, can be seen along the banks.

Cedar Falls State Park

Richard Upchurch of Simpsonville, 2018 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

When European settlers reached the South Carolina foothills, they quickly made use of the rivers and streams that run through the hickory forests and canebrakes. Settler and early industrialist Hudson Berry found the rushing waters here to be the perfect spot to build a dam that would power his saw mill, grist mill, textile mill, and cotton gin.

Cedar Falls in Autumn

Jay Capilo of Simpsonville, 2018 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

By the early twentieth century the dam was used to generate electricity, and in 1910 a larger dam was built that would power the Fork Shoals Mill, a medical clinic, and the private home of a local doctor named Ross. The power station remained active until 1950, when it was torn down. Like many businesses, Fork Shoal Mill eventually contracted with Duke Power for its power source, and many small competitors could not keep up.

Cedar Falls Park, Stone Wall

Jo Anne Keasler of Greenville, 2019 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Today the Greenville County Recreation Department has made use of this greenspace by creating a 90-acre park along the river. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, sand volleyball, picnic shelters, and a playground. However, nothing competes with the natural beauty of the river.

Cedar Falls Park Waterway

Jo Anne Keasler of Greenville, 2019 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

More Pictures of Cedar Falls Park


Cedar Falls Park, SC

Jo Anne Keasler of Greenville, 2019 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Cedar Falls Waterfall, Blurred Water

Charles Pittman of Duncan, 2019 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Wooded View of Cedar Falls

Charles Pittman of Duncan, 2019 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Cedar Falls Reedy River

Tom Taylor of Greenville, 2011 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Cedar Falls Park Greenvile

Tom Taylor of Greenville, 2011 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Cedar Falls Greenville County

Tom Taylor of Greenville, 2011 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Cedar Falls Park Dam

Tom Taylor of Greenville, 2011 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Cedar Falls River

Tom Taylor of Greenville, 2011 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Cedar Falls Power Plant

Tom Taylor of Greenville, 2011 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Cedar Falls Park Aerial

Christopher Soniak of Piedmont, 2016 © Do Not Use Without Written Consent

Plan Your Trip: Cedar Falls Park

Where is Cedar Falls Park located?
Address: 201 Cedar Falls Road, Fountain Inn, SC 29644
GPS Coordinates: 34.615887,-82.301218
Website: http://greenvillerec.com/parks-and-facilities/cedar-falls-park
What else should I see?
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    Comments

    1. Joye Coker says

      May 2, 2020 at 8:56 PM

      I was born in 1946 near Fork Shoals. My Grandparents had a home on Slaten Shoals Road. After they passed away SLED purchased it. Wish I had a photo. My question is … has anyone else mentioned a mother and her son living in a small home built on the falls? Could that have been the mill? His name was Albert Payne.

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    2. Dora Corley says

      March 25, 2019 at 7:59 AM

      What was the building in photo #6 used for?

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      • SC Picture Project says

        March 26, 2019 at 11:08 AM

        That building is the remains of the once mill, turned power plant that is mentioned early in the article. It is now just a feature of the park. Hope this helps!

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    3. Dena Bailey says

      August 6, 2016 at 10:30 PM

      This is a nice place, but it should be noted that it is actually in historical Fork Shoals. We are a historical community in our own right.

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    4. Kimberly says

      October 5, 2015 at 6:18 PM

      This place is Absolutely beautiful! We are getting Married there 10/24/2015, I cant wait!!!

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    5. Tess Bartlett says

      April 22, 2015 at 10:16 PM

      Absolutely gorgeous! These pics make me want to go there. I have no doubt I couldn't walk that far but I could TRY!

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    6. JOJO KING says

      March 30, 2015 at 1:16 PM

      My husband, daughter, and I went Sunday. We didn’t know about it. It was absolutely beautiful. We are going back for a picnic in a couple of weeks. A great, quite place to go with family.

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    7. Getting Married says

      October 15, 2014 at 2:39 PM

      We are getting married there on 10/18/14. The colors are early this year. Weather should be awesome!!!

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      • SCIWAY says

        October 15, 2014 at 2:46 PM

        Congratulations, and best wishes from SCIWAY!

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