Ridge Spring in Saluda County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Alexander Hamilton Stevens
1905-1948
Doctor
Alexander Hamilton Stevens
1905-1948
Whose kindness and genial
personality endeared him to
all with whom he came in contact.
Graduated from the University
of South Carolina, the Medical
College of Georgia, and Tulane
University of Louisiana.
Served his country in the
Navy in World War II for six
years with the rank of
Commander when discharged.
His remains interned in the U.S.
National Cemetery at New
Bern, N.C. with full military honors.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, World II.
Location. 33° 50.8′ N, 81° 38.733′ W. Marker is in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, in Saluda County. Marker is on Batesburg Road (State Highway 39), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ridge Spring SC 29129, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ridge Spring Cemetery / W.H. Scarborough (a few steps from this marker); Ridge Hill School / Faith Cabin Library (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ridge Spring (approx. one mile away); Michael Watson (approx. one mile away); Jacob Odom House (approx. 1.6 miles away); Jones Cemetery / General James Jones (approx. 1.9 miles away); Spann Methodist Church / Captain Clinton Ward (approx. 4.8 miles away); Batesburg Institute (approx. 6.7 miles away); Blinding of Isaac Woodard (approx. 6.9 miles away); Site of the "Swamp Rabbit" Bridge / The Swamp Rabbit (approx. 7.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ridge Spring.
Regarding Alexander Hamilton Stevens. Stevens died on October 21 in an automobile accident. (http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/139/4/243.full.pdf, pg 3.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 759 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.