The Piedmont is the plateau region of the eastern United States which lies between the Atlantic Coastal Plain - from which it is divided by the fall line - and the eastern mountain ranges, the Appalachian Mountains. The Piedmont Region, which runs through eleven states, including South Carolina, is called a plateau by some geologic experts. Plateaus are relatively flat, raised areas of land. They are usually horizontal rises of rock, which were raised by forces of Earth. The name, "Piedmont" literally means "foot of the mountain" and derives from the Italian region of Piemonte, a plain which lies along the feet of the Alps.

As it courses through the northern portion of South Carolina, the Piedmont region comprises one third of the state and is typically hilly country containing many monadnocks, isolated hills of bedrock rising conspicuously above the general level of the surrounding area. Monadnocks are "lone mountains," left behind as erosional remnants of mountain chains because of their more resistant rock composition (usually quartzite or less jointed massive volcanic rocks like granite). Monadnocks take their name from Mt. Monadnock, in Monadnock State Park, New Hampshire. and are formed in humid, temperate regions. Some of South Carolina's monadnocks include: Little Mountain, Table Rock, Caesar's Head, Glassy Mountain, and Paris Mountain.

The surface relief of the Piedmont is characterized by relatively low, rolling hills with heights above sea level between 200' and 800-1000'. Its geology is complex, with numerous rock formations of different materials and ages intermingled with one another. In the Southeast, the Piedmont is marked by red, iron-stained clay weathered from the granitic bedrock beneath and uncovered by generations of farming.

Amidst all the geological wonder and speculation, one thing is certain - The Piedmont region is spectacular in its natural beauty, historical heritage, game and agricultural resources and country charm. Generations of Americans have built a cherished tradition around their lifestyles, quaint and rural customs and a simplicity that is enviable.

For example, the U. S. Piedmont region is closely associated with the blues style that originated there in the late 19th century. Most Piedmont blues musicians came from Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia. During the Great Migration, Black Americans migrated to the Piedmont. With the Appalachian Mountains to the west, those who may otherwise have spread into rural areas instead stayed in cities and were thus exposed to a broader mixture of music than those in, for example, the rural Mississippi delta. Thus, Piedmont blues was influenced by white forms such as ragtime, country, and popular songs, forms that had comparatively less bearing on blues in other regions.

For more information on activities in and around the South Carolina Upstate Piedmont Region, visit:

• Greenville and UpCountry
• South Carolina Upstate Info
• South Carolina: Naturally (SC’s Piedmont Region)
• South Carolina Information Highway
• South Carolina Tourism
• Greater Greenville Tourism
• The State of South Carolina

Piedmont Region Homes, Properties and Special Feature Real Estate

South Carolina Piedmont Region real estate includes a wide variety of homes for sale, condos for sale, water access properties (waterfront or scenic view), active adult communities, hobby farms and executive properties. Whether you're presently a buyer or seller, I am confident I can help you achieve your real estate goals. Sellers who have been in the area for a while know my reputation for knowledgeable advice, enthusiastic service, creative marketing and professional networking. My associates and I will mine every source for suitable properties so you can feel at ease that your search will produce the right kind of solution for you.

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So when you're ready to buy or sell real estate in or around The Piedmont Region of South Carolina, please let LeNelle Tanner help you find the home or property of your dreams. Contact LeNelle Tanner today!

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