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Family Donates Green Space
to City of Greenville

     The grandchildren of Hessie Morrah have donated to the City of Greenville approximately one acre of undeveloped green space in the historic Overbrook neighborhood. Prior to making the donation, the family members granted a conservation easement to Upstate Forever to ensure the permanent preservation of the land. The easement prohibits any development, subdivision or alteration of the property.

A portion of the heavily wooded property donated to the City.

     Hessie Morrah bought the property in the 1940’s with the intent of protecting it as a green space and bird sanctuary within the city.

     “Our family believed that it was absolutely the right thing to do, especially after seeing the enormous loss of trees and green space from the I-385 construction project,” said Irene Morrah, one of the grandchildren. “It makes my grandmother’s vision more pertinent than ever. As her grandchildren, we want to carry out her dream of providing green space in the city. ‘Keep Greenville Beautiful’ was always her motto. It will be a peaceful and beautiful place for both people and wildlife to use and enjoy for years to come.”

     City Council member Chandra Dillard, whose district includes the Overbrook area, said, “The City deeply appreciates the generosity of the Morrah family in providing this wonderful oasis of green space for our community. This is yet another great example of the city and the private sector working together to improve Greenville’s quality of life.”