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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WGP_helicopter-attack-squadron-light-three-memorial-a-war-memorial_Mount-Pleasant-SC.html
In memory of these pilots and door gunners of Helicopter Attack Squadron (Light) Three known as Seawolves, volunteers all. They gave their lives in honorable service to their country and in defense of freedom during the Vietnam War. These brave…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SQ1_the-progressive-club_Johns-Island-SC.html
(front) The Progressive Club, built in 1962-63, was a store and community center for Johns Island and other Sea Islands until it was badly damaged by Hurricane Hugo in 1989. The club had been founded in 1948 by civil rights activist Esau Jenkins …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SA7_robert-smalls_Charleston-SC.html
Robert Smalls was born into slavery on April 5, 1839, in Beaufort, South Carolina. In 1851, he was sent to work in Charleston to earn money for his owner. At the age of 23, he was a crewman on the steamer Planter, an armed transport in service to …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MQY_defending-charleston_Sullivans-Island-SC.html
From this observation deck the strategic value of Fort Moultrie becomes clear. Charleston Harbor's main ship channel—the only deep water access to the port—passes directly in front of the fort. Ships entering the harbor had to pass clo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JJ0_wragg-square_Charleston-SC.html
Wragg Square Dedicated To the Use Of The People Of Charleston SC In The Division Of The Estate Of John Wragg 1801
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JGY_united-order-of-tents-building_Charleston-SC.html
This two and a half story house was built circa 1856 by Stephen S. Lloyd. Constructed in the form of a Charleston single house, the basement level is brick, laid in American bond. The upper stories are of wood with Greek Revival and Italianate d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JGX_cannon-street-y_Charleston-SC.html
Celebrating over 130 years of providing a safe place for community residents to gather, play and learn. What is now the Cannon Street Y was organized under the leadership of Harry W. Thomas in 1866. It was established using the name Charleston…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E4E_uss-yorktown-cv-10_Mt-Pleasant-SC.html
The keel for the aircraft carrier Bon HommeRichard was laid down December 1, 1941,six days before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Thevessel was renamed USS Yorktown (CV-10)in honor of the original carrier Yorktown (CV-5),the only U.S. carrier lost at …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E0P_black-and-white-worlds_Charleston-SC.html
This present day garden design differs substantially from that which existed during the occupation of the property by the Russell Family and their slaves (1808-1857). In 1819 the Russell garden was described by an English visitor:...called on t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1E0M_the-landscape-of-the-enslaved_Charleston-SC.html
The rear work yard of the Nathaniel Russell House was adjacent to the line of dependencies noted on this plat of the property from 1870. The dependencies included the extant kitchen and laundry buildings that was at the center of most domestic …
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