Clemson in Pickens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Clemson Military Heritage

Photographed By Duane Marsteller, November 6, 2021

1. Clemson Military Heritage Marker

Inscription.
Corps of Cadets From the arrival of the first 446 students in 1893 through the spring of 1955, Clemson was a military college. Strict discipline and regimen were the essence of early Clemson life. This Military Heritage Plaza overlooks the parade ground on which all cadets became instilled with the traits inscribed on these steps and from which thousands marched away to serve this nation in war and peace.

Military Veterans Since Clemson's founding, its alumni have served this nation in war and peace, and many sacrificed their lives in battle. They epitomized the spirit of the citizen-soldier who takes up arms out of a sense of duty. The medals displayed here replicate the thousands awarded to Clemson men and women for valor, merit and honorable service while members of the armed forces of the United States.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.

Location. 34° 40.824′ N, 82° 50.238′ W. Marker is in Clemson, South Carolina, in Pickens County. Memorial can be reached from Gantt Circle. Marker is at the entrance to Clemson University's Military Heritage Plaza, located between Tillman Hall and Bowman Field. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clemson SC 29634, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Military Heritage Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Clemson Cannons (within shouting distance of this marker); Godfrey Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Integration with Dignity, 1963 (within shouting distance of this marker); Tillman Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Green Clemson (within shouting distance of this marker); Holtzendorff Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Quercus lyrata (Overcup Oak) (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clemson.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 6, 2021

2. Clemson Military Heritage Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 159 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 6, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 2. submitted on November 8, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.