Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Memorial Youth Center
Erected 1950 by Richland Post No. 6 The American Legion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 33° 59.833′ N, 81° 1.268′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker is on Blossom Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Statue of Liberty Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Woman's Club of Columbia (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Boys of Richland County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mexican Border and World War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); A.S. Salley House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gibbes Green (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cain- Matthews- Tompkins House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gladden Home Site (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Additional commentary.
1. The Memorial Youth Center
The building is no longer standing, but is long remembered, especially for its youth boxing training and matches, including "Golden Glove" matches.
— Submitted March 28, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina.
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