The 1920’s saw the rise of John T. Woodside as one of the wealthiest men in the state of South Carolina. His success in cotton mills, banking, investments, and the hospitality industry within Greenville meant he was financially secure enough to…

As Woodside brothers John T., J. David, Robert I., and Edward F. gained affluence due to the success of their cotton mill venture they set out on a new enterprise: banking. Robert attended Clemson College for several semesters before withdrawing and…

In 1902 local entrepreneur John T. Woodside opened Woodside Mill and enlisted the help of three of his brothers J. David, Robert I., and Edward F. With John T. heading the operation as president of the company the mill saw immediate success. Within…