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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCKP_f-14-tomcat_Mt-Pleasant-SC.html
The F14 Tomcat was a supersonic, variableswept wing aircraft designed to replace(beginning in 1972) the F-4 Phantom II asthe US Navy's primary fighter/ interceptor. With its advanced weapons systems, the Tomcat could simultaneously track up to 24 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCKO_a-6e-intruder_Mt-Pleasant-SC.html
Developed as a carrier-based attack aircraft,the A-6 Intruder gave the Navy and Marinesan accurate all-weather capability. Placedinto service in the early 1960s, the Intruderserved in the Vietnam War, raids on Lebanonand Libya in the 1980s, and Op…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCKE_rifle-range-road_Mt-Pleasant-SC.html
A U.S. Navy rifle range was built near here during World War I on the site of an old S.C. National Guard firing range. Included were 100 targets, 2 armories, a 600-seat mess hall, 12 barracks and auxiliary buildings. After 1918 the 100-acre site l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCKB_vaughn-edward-kee_Mt-Pleasant-SC.html
On December 13, 1985, at 2:35 am, Mount Pleasant Officer Kee stopped an intoxicated driver near this site. During the traffic stop, a second intoxicated driver struck officer Kee as he stood near his patrol car. Officer Kee gave his life to protec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCK6_shem-creek_Mt-Pleasant-SC.html
The name of this deepwater tidal creek is derived from the Indian word "Shemee." The creek has been an important site for shipbuilding, fishing, transportation, and milling industries since the early 1700,s.Shem Creek also was known as Sullivan's,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCJZ_channel-2-suzie-q_Mt-Pleasant-SC.html
[Side A]In 1954, Drayton Hastie, owner of WUSN, purchased Suzie Q, an Asian elephant, for $2,700 from a New York importer. A gimmick to lure viewers from WCSC, Suzie Q became QUSN's mascot in residence sharing the grounds with an alligator, kangar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCJY_miltons-ferry-tavern_Mt-Pleasant-SC.html
By 1832, Milton's Ferry offered a ferry service to and from Charleston by way of a canal dug through the marsh. The ferry tavern was a two-sided house with stables and carriage houses to serve travelers. A bi-weekly stage ran from the tavern to Ge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6GU_arthur-ravenel-jr-bridge_Mt-Pleasant-SC.html
[Marker Front]:Arthur Ravenel, Jr. BridgeNamed by an act of the General Assembly in honor of state Senator Arthur Ravenel Jr., who enthusiastically spearheaded a broad~based effort to secure the funds for its construction.
[Marker Reverse]:Arth…