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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM148H_100th-inf-division_Columbia-SC.html
At this site on 15 November 1942, Maj. Gen. W. A. Burress received the 100th Infantry Division colors, marking the official activation of the "Century Division." After a distinguished World War II record in southern France and Germany, the 100th w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM148E_102nd-cavalry_Columbia-SC.html
Formed 1890 as the Essex Troop of Lt. Cavalry; mustered into the N.J. National Guard in 1893. After World War I service, became 102nd Cav. in 1921. Reorganized 1940 as 102nd Cav. (Horse- Mechanized); mobilized for active duty in World War II and t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM148D_106th-inf-division_Columbia-SC.html
Near this site on 15 March 1943 the 106th Infantry Division was officially activated and became known as the "Golden Lion Division." Although badly mauled in the "Battle of the Bulge," the division stubbornly continued to fight on. The 106th saw a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM148B_108th-division_Columbia-SC.html
The "Golden Griffon" Division was created in 1946 as the 108th Airborne Division of the Army Reserve. It was reorganized as an infantry division in 1952, as a training division in 1956, and as an institutional training division in 1993. It has tra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1487_fort-jackson-elementary-school-hood-street-elementary-school_Columbia-SC.html
Fort Jackson Elementary School Fort Jackson Elementary School was one of the first public schools in S.C. to desegregate when classes began on September 3, 1963. The first school on post and one of the first permanent buildings at Fort Jackson, it…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM146L_site-where-james-dickey-wrote-deliverance_Columbia-SC.html
Friends of Libraries U.S.A.Literary Landmarks Register University ofSouth Carolina Site where James Dickey Wrote Deliverance and other major works from 1969-1997is designated a Literary Landmarkby Friends of Libraries U.S.A. Friends of South …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM143Y_redfern-field-paul-r-redfern_Columbia-SC.html
Front This is the site of Redfern Field, established in 1923 as the first commercial airfield in Columbia. Paul Rinaldo Redfern (1902 ~ 1927?) had shown an early interest in and aptitude for aviation, building his first full-scale airplane in 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM142A_paul-r-redfern_Columbia-SC.html
Born in 1902, Paul Redfern at an early age showed a marked mechanical aptitude and excitement for aviation. Shortly after graduating from old Columbia High School in 1923, he built his own airplane and established the city's first commercial aviat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1422_booker-t-washington-high-school_Columbia-SC.html
Booker T. Washington High School1916 - 1974??From the day it opened its doors in 1916 Booker T. Washington High School played a major roll in the life of Columbia's black community. Originally a school with all grades, eventually it evolved into …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13WS_fair-rutherford-house-rutherford-house_Columbia-SC.html
(Front text) The Fair-Rutherford House, a Greek Revival cottage, stood here from ca. 1850 until it was demolished in 2004. Built for Dr. Samuel Fair, it passed through several owners before 1905, when William H. Rutherford (1852-1910) bought and e…
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