Between Greenville and Spartanburg, Greer is a city in Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the U.S. state of South Carolina. In North America, Greer is also the site of the only BMW manufacturing facility. Boasting a population in excess of 20,000 residents, Greer continues to be one of South Carolina's fastest growing cities. Wade Hampton Boulevard looks differently every day with new shopping centers and restaurants being built constantly. Home to the Michelin North America main headquarters for almost a quarter of a century, Greer is South Carolina’s fifth biggest employer with a work force of 9,000 and owns seven manufacturing facilities in South Carolina: Anderson, Greenville, Lexington, Spartanburg and Winnsboro.
A visit to the Greer Heritage Museum on Trade Street is a must if you want to learn more about the rich history of the Greater Greer area. The museum collects preserves, and exhibits materials, records and artifacts that relate to the heritage and history of the area. The museum features a number of displays on the industry because the railroad was important to the founding and economic growth of Greer. Another important part of Greer -- the arts -- is frequently represented by works by students and local artists.
Greer's history includes being part of the Trail of Tears, the trail taken by the Cherokee Nation when they were transported west as a result of treaties. The sites and locations in Greer that played a role in history have been documented by the S.C. Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association. The Association is sponsored by The Cherokees of South Carolina.
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