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The concrete pillars and the shallow depression here represent the outline and moat of a fortication excavated by the Marine Corps in 1923. The archaeological dig was supervised by Major George Osterhout who believed this was the site of the Frenc…
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En respetuoso recuerdo de los Espa?oles que entre 1566 y 1587 dejaron aqui huella de su paso para gloria de Espa?a, y en agradecimiento a los Americanos benemeritos que hoy, con su trabaios rinden culto a su memoriay a la historia comun de Espa?a …
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A year after the abandonment of Santa Elena in 1575, Spain, reestablished its colony on Parris Island. Fearing renewed Indian attacks upon their return, the Spanish brought with them a prefabricated fort, ready to assemble. After six days of const…
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General Robert H. Barrow enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1942, and was assigned as an assistant drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diago, before being commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1943. He served during World War II in o…
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Named in memory of Major General Oscar F. Peatross, USMC (2 March 1916-26 May 1993), who served with distinction in W.W. II, Korea, and Vietnam and was a member of the regiment that raised the flag on Iwo Jima in World War II. A former commanding …
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"Uncommon Valor Was A Common Virtue" Mt. Suribachi, Iwo Jima 20 February 1945
1? PFC Ira Hayes,USMCR Sacaton, Arizona MCRD, San Diago Aug 42
2? PFC Franklin R. Sousley,USMCR Flemingsburg KY 21 Mar 45 (KIA) MCRD, San Diago Jan 44
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDKK_parris-island-indians_Beaufort-SC.html
Native Americans on Parris Island People have been living on Parris Island for over 4,000 years. Today, the prehistoric sequence is divided into four major periods. Each is defined by the lifeways of the time. Because these people lived and died c…
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On the morning of November 7, 1861, Du Pont's flagship, the Wabash led the fleet into action. As the Union vessels near the sound Confederate batteries at Forts Walker and Beauregard opened fire. Du Pont, having sent ships to test the enemy's capa…
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Emancipation DayOn New Years Day 1863 this plantation owned by John Joyner Smith was the scene of elaborate ceremonies celebrating the enactment of the Emancipation Proclamation. Hundreds of freedman and woman came from Port Royal, Beaufort and th…
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Has Been Designated A National Historic Landmark This site possesses National significancein commemorating the history of theUnited States of America 2001 National Park ServiceUnited States Department of the Interior