Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

102nd Cavalry

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 6, 2012

1. 102nd Cavalry Marker

Inscription. Formed 1890 as the Essex Troop of Lt. Cavalry; mustered into the N.J. National Guard in 1893. After World War I service, became 102nd Cav. in 1921. Reorganized 1940 as 102nd Cav. (Horse- Mechanized); mobilized for active duty in World War II and trained here 1941-42. Saw more than 300 days of combat in France, North Africa, Italy, the Ardennes, the Rhineland, and Central Europe.

Erected 2000 by The Essex Troop because we care. (Marker Number 40-??1.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 34° 1.627′ N, 80° 56.237′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. Marker is on Jackson Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Located between Dixie Road and Huger Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29207, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. 77th Inf Division (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 87th Inf Division (about 500 feet away); 106th Inf Division (approx. 0.4 miles away); 8th Infantry Division (approx. half a mile away); Bridge at Remagen Stone (approx. 1.2 miles away); 31st Inf Division (approx.

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1.2 miles away); Fort Jackson Elementary School / Hood Street Elementary School (approx. 1.2 miles away); 30th Inf Division (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Also see . . . The 102nd Cavalry Regiment. Motto: "Show 'em the Way" (Submitted on September 6, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

102nd Cavalry Marker, northbound Jackson Blvd image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 6, 2012

2. 102nd Cavalry Marker, northbound Jackson Blvd

102nd Cavalry Marker, looking south along Jackson Blvd. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 6, 2012

3. 102nd Cavalry Marker, looking south along Jackson Blvd.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 494 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.