Walhalla in Oconee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Duty, Honor, Country
Photographed by Brian Scott, November 28, 2008
1. Duty, Honor, Country Marker
A grateful community remembers those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during times of war and peace, whose courage and personal sacrifices defended and preserved our freedom.
Remembering their Sacrifices
Erected by Davenport Funeral Home.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 34° 45.9′ N, 83° 4.045′ W. Marker is in Walhalla, South Carolina, in Oconee County. It is on West Main Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located on the grounds of the Oconee County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Walhalla SC 29691, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s and pstate, in the Foothills, in the Golden Corner. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Silver Rose (here, next to this marker); Combat Infantrymen Monument (a few steps from this marker); Oconee County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Lynching of Allen Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Oconee Mountain (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cherokee Path (about 300 feet away); Oconee Heritage Center
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 960 times since then and 11 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on December 1, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
