South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings

Born January 1, 1922, Charleston, SC

— Soldier • Lawyer • Statesman • Orator • Author —

Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 2, 2019

1. Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings Marker

Inscription.
A key figure in state and national political life in the second half of the 20th century. A decorated artillery officer in World War II. Three terms in the South Carolina General Assembly. Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina. Governor at age 36. Six terms as United States Senator (1966-2003). Renowned for his political courage and oft quoted due to his unique wisdom, folksy humor, and biting wit.

Erected 2017.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1922.

Location. 32° 46.533′ N, 79° 55.867′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. Marker can be reached from Meeting Street south of Saint Michaels Alley, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in the garden of the J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, a gated plaza with access from Meeting Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 69 Meeting Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sol Blatt, Jr. (here, next to this marker); Judge J. Waties Waring (a few steps from this marker); Poyas-Mordecai House (a few steps from this marker); Constitutional Convention of 1868

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(a few steps from this marker); James Francis Byrnes (a few steps from this marker); The South Carolina Society (within shouting distance of this marker); The Philip Moore House (within shouting distance of this marker); John Cordes Prioleau House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Also see . . .
1. Fritz Hollings. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 19, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. New statue of Hollings captures his spirit, leadership, energy. Charleston Currents website entry (Submitted on December 19, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 2, 2019

2. Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings Statue

Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings image. Click for full size.

via Wikipedia, unknown

3. Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings

Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings Marker<br>(<i>wide view • marker is right of statue at ground level</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 2, 2019

4. Ernest F. "Fritz" Hollings Marker
(wide view • marker is right of statue at ground level)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 228 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on December 19, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on June 20, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.