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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVDD_strom-thurmond_Columbia-SC.html
[East Inscription]:A Century of ServiceBorn December 5, 1902 in Edgefield, South Carolina, Strom Thurmond provided nearly a century of service to the Palmetto State and to this nation. Highlights of his extraordinary life include:Participation in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVDC_spanish-american-war-cannon_Columbia-SC.html
The cannon that was mounted on this granite base of the Spanish-American War Monument was removed in 1942 and contributed as scrap-iron for use in World War II.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVAX_confederate-soldiers-home_Columbia-SC.html
Confederate Soldiers Home by an act of the General Assembly in 1908, an infirmary was established on this site for the infirm and destitute Confederate Soldiers and Sailors of the state in 1925. Eligibility for admission was extended to wives and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV9Q_site-of-the-surrender-of-columbia-sc_Columbia-SC.html
ErectedFeb. 17, 1914byWade Hampton Chapter, U.D.C.On the spot whereMayor T.J. Goodwynsurrendered the city of ColumbiatoGen. W.T. ShermanFeb. 17, 1865CouncilmenO.Z. Bates · Samuel LeapheartJohn Stork · John McKenzieW.B. Stanley &middo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV9M_commissioners-oak_Columbia-SC.html
In April 1786 Alexander Gillon, Henry Pendleton, Richard Winn, Richard Hampton, and Thomas Taylor, Commissioners appointed to lay out Columbia, are said to have met under an oak which grew near here. According to tradition the first court and jury…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV9L_diamond-hill_Columbia-SC.html
Known as "Diamond Hill," which was burned by Union Troops during their invasion of Columbia, February 17, 1865, was located 125 feet due south of this spot.The stones in this monument formed part of the foundation of that home.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV9E_first-presbyterian-church-confederate-veterans-monument_Columbia-SC.html
Men who served in theConfederate States Armyfrom the congregation ofThe First Presbyterian Church Columbia, South Carolina1861-1865Dedicated to those who diedin gratitude to those who served [List of 64 names]************Members of this Congregati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV87_cecil-herbert-land-d-d_Columbia-SC.html
Son ofAnnie Black and Edward H. LangBornTemple, Texas March 18, 1891DiedColumbia, SC July 9, 1974
Minister in the Presbyterian Church U.S overfifty years.Chaplain in World War I and II.First Chaplain in the Presbyterian Church U.S.to attain the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV6U_pine-grove-rosenwald-school_Columbia-SC.html
(Front text) This school, built in 1923 at a cost of $2,500, is one of 500 African-American schools in S.C. funded in part by the Julius Rosenwald Foundation from 1917 to 1932. It is a two-room school typical of smaller Rosenwald schools. From 192…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV6S_howard-school-site_Columbia-SC.html
Established after the Civil War, this public school for blacks was located at the NW corner of Hampton & Lincoln streets by 1869 and was partially supported by the Freedmen's Bureau. It is said the school was named for Oliver O. Howard, commission…