Drexel Terrace

Drexel Terrace History

Back in the 1960's, Mr. Simmons, who lived in the Cleveland Park area of Greenville, decided he wanted to build a home on some terraced land that his family owned out in the country.

His family said "No way, we don't want to live that far out in the country!"

So Mr. Simmons instead decided to build a subdivision on that land. He named the subdivision Drexel Terrace.

At that time two lane Old Spartanburg Road ended at Brushy Creek. The only way to get to Drexel Terrace was from Wade Hampton, up Brushy Creek Road, on to Cunningham and on to what is now Dellrose Circle.

Greenville county liked the idea of an expanded tax base and built the bridge over Brushy Creek on Old Spartanburg Road. The road was widened to its present size around the early to mid 1970's.

County Tax rolls tell us that there are 96 homes in the sub division.

The first home was built about the mid 1960s, and the last was built about 1979.

Greenspace & Drexel Terrace Community Association

Perhaps Mr. Simmons was a visionary because he foresaw the property enhancing value of a community greenspace that could be used for recreational purposes by the commuinity that lived near it.

During 2004 Greenville County acknowledged the value of this approach and began changing zoning laws to favor greenspace with in sub divisions.

During the 1970's, Mr. Simmons deeded 8+ acres at the end of Rosebrier Lane to what is now Drexel Terrace Community Association (DTCA).

All property owners in Drexel Terrace are eligible for membership in DTCA, and all dues paying members own the greenspace property.

The DTCA board acts as the administrator for the property which in 2005 is one of the last remaining natural areas on the Eastside.

Our greenspace is a refuge for many small animals,birds, and a collection of native vegetation. We even have a family of hawks that has moved in to keep watch over our neighboorhood. 

Our greenspace currently has a winding nature/walking trail, a picnic area, a horseshoe pit, and a children's play area with a commercial swing set.