The Beacon Marker

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Walterboro in Colleton County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Beacon
(Aircraft Guiding Light)

The Beacon Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Mike Stroud, April 2008

1. The Beacon Marker

Inscription. In 1945, the army deeded the Walterboro Army Airfield, previously known as Anderson Airfield, jointly to the City of Walterboro and Colleton County, including all surplus equipment. The Beacon (Aircraft Guiding Light) was left as part of the surplus equipment.In 1996, World War II Buffs, from out of the state, were caught making off with a load of military artifacts, including this beacon. Fortunately they were stopped.

This pedestal was constructed for the Beacon by students from the Thunderbolt Career and Technology Center. The Beacon was manufactured by Westinghouse in 1933, beaming light for all military planes flying here in World War II.

Harry Cone, Chairman
Colleton Airport Commission

Johnie Thompson, Park Overseer
Walterboro Army Airfield Memorial

Budd Price, Chairman
Colleton County Preservation and Historical Society

Location. 32° 54.983′ N, 80° 38.258′ W. Marker is in Walterboro, South Carolina, in Colleton County. Marker is on Aviation Way, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. At the county airport. Marker is in this post office area: Walterboro SC 29488, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. The Tuskegee Airmen (a few steps from this marker); The Tuskegee Airman of World War II (a few steps from this marker); Anderson Field / Walterboro Army Air Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Walterboro Army Air Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Prisoner Of War Camp and Camouflage School (within shouting distance of this marker); Walterboro Army Airfield (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Walterboro Army Airfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethel Presbyterian Church (approx. 1.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Walterboro.

By Mike Stroud, 2008

2. The Beacon Marker

By Mike Stroud, 2008

3. The Beacon Marker

By Mike Stroud, April 2008

4. The Beacon

Credits. This page originally submitted on April 11, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 811 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 11, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.