There are a handful of spots around Greenville that are worth visiting if you’re looking to get a more complete Shoeless Joe Jackson experience.
Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum And Baseball Library
356 Field Street, Greenville, SC
The building, which is now the museum, was Joe and Katie’s final home. When they lived there, it was located at 119 E. Wilburn Avenue in Greenville.
Shoeless Joe Jackson Statue
Located next to Greenville Drive Team Store at Fluor Field, 947 S Main Street, Greenville, SC
This life-size, bronze statue, which was created by Greenville artist Doug Young, was unveiled on July 13, 2002 at its original location at the intersection of Main Street and River Street. In 2018, it was moved to its current location.
Joe’s Liquor Store
1262 Pendleton Street, Greenville, SC
Though it is no longer a liquor store, the building still exists, and there is a plaque on the wall outside to commemorate the history of the location.
Original Doors
We are extremely lucky to have the original doors which were used at Joe Jackson’s Liquor Store, as well as a couple other unique artifacts from the business at the museum.
Behind The Counter
Here is a photo of Joe standing behind the counter at Joe Jackson’s Liquor Store on Pendleton Street. He and Katie ran multiple businesses during their lives, no matter where they lived. Each of them were successful, even through the Great Depression.
Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park
406 West Avenue, Greenville, SC
The 8 acre park property was donated to the Greenville Recreation District in 1993 by Richard Heusel. It is located behind Brandon Mill, and its main feature is a ball field where Shoeless Joe played in the Textile League.
When the Vintage Base Ball games vs. the Ty Cobb Museum are held in Greenville, this is the field where we play.
You can see Brandon Mill off in the distance in foul territory down the first base line.
Joe and Katie Jackson’s Gravesite
Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1901 Wade Hampton Boulevard, Greenville, SC (Plot located in Section V)
Many fans leave baseballs, shoes, pennies, or even handwritten notes on Joe’s tombstone when visiting. Please remember to be respectful when you visit their final resting place.
Get more ideas on what to do during your visit to Greenville from KAYAK’s Greenville Travel Guide.