Florence in Florence County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
U.S. Navy Monument
Florence Veterans Park
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 2, 2020
1. U.S. Navy Monument
Department of the Navy
United States of America
To the Men and Women of the United States Navy
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Erected by Patriots Point Maritime and Naval Museum.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 34° 11.108′ N, 79° 50.055′ W. Marker is in Florence, South Carolina, in Florence County. Memorial can be reached from South Woody Jones Boulevard, 0.3 miles north of David H. McLeod Boulevard. Florence Veterans Park can be reached from the far south parking lot of the Florence Civic Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence SC 29501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ship’s Bell (here, next to this marker); USS Arizona Memorial (a few steps from this marker); September 11, 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Army Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); Korea (within shouting distance of this marker); Desert Storm (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 2, 2020
2. Sailor's Creed
USS South Carolina (BB-26)
Sailor's Creed
I am a United States Sailor.
I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
Sailor's Creed
I am a United States Sailor.
I will support the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.
I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.
I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.
I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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