West End (Greenville, South Carolina)

Located across the Reedy River in downtown, the west end became home to Furman University when it was first established in 1852.

The Greenville and Columbia Railroad (now part of Norfolk Southern) arrived there in 1853, bringing increased commercial activity to the neighborhood that had been first settled in the 1830s.

After the turn of the twentieth century, many textile mills moved into the area from locations nearer to Greenville's center.

As more and more automobiles became common, dealerships and repair shops also were constructed, Since the 1970s the West End has been revitalized after many years of decline.

The Peace Center provides a venue for a large range of cultural events, while Fluor Field at the West End a provides seasonal home for the Greenville Drive, a minor league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox.