[8] The park's Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) structures, including the Camp Buckhorn lodge, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

[4][9][10] m.[11] Cherokee Indians once dwelled on Paris Mountain, before European men began to colonize North America.

The Indians continually gave Pearis land until his property extended 10 square miles (26 km2).

In one part of the letter, Stuart writes, "You are constantly listening to Richard Pearis, who cheats you of your lands.

The chief of the indwelling Cherokee tribe tried to protect the mountain, and when he grew old, he passed on the responsibility to his daughter and her husband.

Numerous lakes and dams in the park were built in 1890 by the Greenville City Water System as part of the reservoir.

[6] In 1928 Table Rock Reservoir was put into service, and the use of Paris Mountain as a water supply declined.

However, the resort failed and was sold to N. J. Holmes, who in turn, founded a Bible institute on the site.

[5] The state park on Paris Mountain was built in the 1930s by the Depression-era Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).

[2][10] Sixteen other parks in the state of South Carolina were also created due to the work of the CCC.

[6] The nearby liberal arts college, Furman University, founded in 1826, is located near the foot of the mountain for which the park is named.

[6] George Hincapie, a Tour de France participant, lives in Greenville and is known to train in the park.

[8] In 2011, the main lodge underwent renovations funded by Paris Mountain Friends, the state government, and local establishments.

[22][needs update] Limited to 99 riders, the course runs from Sulphur Springs trail around the top of the mountain to the park's archery range.