Marion in Marion County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Bluefields
Two of Blue’s sons were nationally prominent. Victor (1865–1928), a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, was promoted for heroism during the Spanish-American War and commanded a battleship during World War I; he retired as a rear-admiral. Rupert (1867–1948), a graduate of the University of Maryland medical school, was surgeon general of the U.S. Public Health Service; he led in eradicating the bubonic plague in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Erected 2004 by The Marion County Historical Society. (Marker Number 34-14.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • War, US Civil • War, World I • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 34° 11.467′ N, 79° 23.883′ W. Marker is in Marion, South Carolina, in Marion County. Marker is on North Main Street (U.S. 501) north of Blue Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1203 N Main St, Marion SC 29571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marion Depot (approx. half a mile away); Francis Marion (approx. 0.8 miles away); Marion County / Marion Courthouse (approx. 0.9 miles away); Marion County Museum (approx. 0.9 miles away); Marion Academy (approx. 0.9 miles away); Naval Gun (approx. 0.9 miles away); To the Dead and Living Confederate Soldiers (approx. 0.9 miles away); Old Town Hall and Opera House (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,032 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 29, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.