Clemson in Pickens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Class of 1943 Veterans
Photographed By Brian Scott, May 29, 2009
1. Class of 1943 Marker (A-L)
Erected 1987 by Class of 1947.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1943.
Location. 34° 40.767′ N, 82° 50.15′ W. Marker is in Clemson, South Carolina, in Pickens County. Marker is on Cahoun Drive, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on the grounds of Clemson University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clemson SC 29631, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Tillman Hall Bell (here, next to this marker); Thomas Green Clemson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sikes Hall (about 300 feet away); Quercus lyrata (Overcup Oak) (about 300 feet away); Tillman Hall (about 400 feet away); Integration with Dignity, 1963 (about 400 feet away); Walter T. Cox, Jr. (about 400 feet away); First Woman Graduate (about 500 feet away); Hardin Hall (about 500 feet away); Military Heritage Plaza (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clemson.
Also see . . . Clemson University. Official website of
this page online
Additional commentary.
1. Obituary for Charles Richard Wood
The Greenville News
August 14, 2005
Charles Richard Wood
Highlands, N.C.
Charles Richard Wood, age 82, of Highlands, N.C., and Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at a Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.
He was born in Greenville, S.C., the son of the late Russell Dewey and Etta Cooley Wood. He graduated from Clemson University in 1943. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he served in the 13th Armored Division and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. He was president of Stationers Distributors Wholesale Office Supply Company.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Charlotte Ransom Wood; four sons, William Russell Wood and his wife, Carol, Thomas Richard Wood, Robert Charles Wood and his wife, Roxanne, George Ransom and his wife, Maureen, all of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Kathryn Karply and husband, Richard, of Anderson, S.C.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren also survive.
No services are planned. Bryant Funeral Home, Highlands, N.C. is in charge of arrangements.
Photographed By Brian Scott, May 29, 2009
2. Class of 1943 Marker (L-Z)
Photographed By Brian Scott, May 29, 2009
3. Charles Richard Wood Marker
Charles Richard Wood
President, Class of 1943
A dedicated leader for the development
of this Carillon Garden.
Ever Loyal to Clemson
Photographed By Brian Scott, May 29, 2009
4. The Carillon Garden Entrance -
From Calhoun Drive
From Calhoun Drive
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,090 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 2, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
