About the
Preservation
Society

The Glenn Springs Preservation Society (GSPS) is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving the history of our community. With the help of hundreds of interested citizens and generous supporters, GSPS has had numerous kudzu pulls and community litter pickups, established a website, published newsletters, and conducted spring, Christmas, and small group tours. To support our efforts, we have held fundraisers, with delicious food and homemade desserts and performances by the National Cowboy Poet, the amazing border collie Chaser, Band of Brothers, Northern Border Bluegrass, and Justin McCorkle Band.

 

Because of the generosity of the community and from several grants, the GSPS has been able to preserve several historical features of our community: 

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• Glenn Springs Post Office

In June 2015, the Glenn Springs Post Office was deeded to the GSPS by the William Hambrick family. Originally a saddler's shop, circa 1900, it served as the Glenn Springs post office until it closed in 1969. It has been cleaned, doors repaired, and a solar light added to light the flag at night.

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• The Old Stone Church

Originally constructed in 1908 by Glenn Springs Presbyterian Church, the Old Stone Church has recently been restored to its former glory. Boasting large windows and hardwood floors inside with space to seat up to 100 guests, this exceptional venue has no rial. The historic church is insulated from the outside world by towering oaks and yet has room on the grounds for hundreds of guests to be seated out of doors to host a large reception. Read more here

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• The Cates Building

Adjacent to the Old Stone Church stands the largest of the original stores, the Cates Building. Palmetto Heritage Trust executive director said, “Cates is magnificent! There isn't another building in South Carolina like it!” Generous donations from Zim Cannon and the Arkwright Foundation have allowed GSPS to stabilize the Cates Building, which will be restored as plans are completed. 

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• Old Allen Store Materials

When the county ordered demolition of the old Allen store, owners Steve and Katherine Garrett allowed us to disassemble and store the useable materials. These will be incorporated into the construction of a replica building.

 

• Preserving the Stories of Glenn Springs

​We have begun recording oral histories from Glenn Springs natives and visitors. If you know someone whose memories should be part of these archives, please contact us.


 

 

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