Near Dunn in Harnett County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Men of South Carolina
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006
1. Men of South Carolina Marker
1865, men of South Carolina
stood with men of other
Southern states and
fought bloodily and
bravely for their beliefs
and way of life. In doing
so they wrote their
names in imperishable
letters in the book of
glory.
[Back of Monument: ]
Erected by
South Carolina
Confederate
War Centennial
Commission
Governor Donald S. Russell
Rep. John A. May, Chr. Dr. Daniel W. Hollis
Hon. Julian Metz, C. Chr. Mrs. W.A. King
Hon. Roddey L. Bell Col. S. Perrin Toole
Sen. John D. Long Mrs. Archie C. Watson
Sen. L.L. Hester Mrs. B.D. Wofford
March 20, 1965
Erected 1965 by South Carolina Confederate War Centennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is March 15, 1829.
Location. 35° 15.838′ N, 78° 40.376′ W. Marker is near Dunn, North Carolina, in Harnett County. Marker is on McLellon Road (State Highway 82), on the left when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chicora Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Battle of Averasboro (a few steps from this marker); Confederate Soldiers of McLaws Division (a few steps from this marker); South Carolina Troops at Battle of Averasboro, NC (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); North Carolina Troops (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Averasboro (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Averasboro (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dunn.
Also see . . . The Battle of Averasboro - March 16, 1865. Marion County in the War Between the States - SCGenWeb site. (Submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
2. Rear of Men of South Carolina Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006
3. Marker on the Averasboro Battlefield
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 3, 2010
4. Marker in Chicora Cemetery
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, April 20, 2011
5. Men of South Carolina Marker
Looking south in Chicora Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006
6. Civil War Era Cabin
This cabin, located near the marker, was built circa 1824. It was relocated here from the Lebanon Plantation in 1964.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006
7. Chicora Civil War Cemetery
Marker is on the grounds of the Chicora Civil War Cemetery, dedicated May 10, 1872.
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, April 20, 2011
8. Men of South Carolina Marker detail
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,439 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on December 6, 2020, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos: 1. submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on August 11, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on August 11, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on April 26, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 6, 7. submitted on February 1, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on April 26, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
