The first white settlements occurred in 1777, and the city of Greenville grew around the river when mills harnessed its power.

In 1907 the first idea of turning Reedy River Falls into a park was introduced.

Furman donated the land needed to set aside to begin Reedy River Falls Historic Park and Greenway.

The development of the park began with a budget of 13,000,000 and was funded through the City of Greenville Hospitality Tax.

This article about a property in Greenville County, South Carolina on the National Register of Historic Places is a stub.