Gaffney in Cherokee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
09.11.2001
A Day Not To Be Forgotten
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 22, 2022
1. 09.11.2001 Marker
Erected by Alderwoods Group.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 9/11 Attacks. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location. 35° 4.447′ N, 81° 38.911′ W. Marker is in Gaffney, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. Marker is at the intersection of North Limestone Street (State Highway 150) and East Meadow Street (East Dr. L. M. Rosemond Lane), on the left when traveling north on North Limestone Street. Marker is mounted at eye-level near the northeast corner of the Gaffney Fire Department Headquarters building, facing North Limestone Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 North Limestone Street, Gaffney SC 29340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Michael Gaffney Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Capri Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee County Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee County WW I Rememberence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Carnegie Library (about 300 feet away); Col. James Williams (about 300 feet away); Star Theatre (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gaffney.
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Additional commentary.
1. Inaccuracy in the memorial
While the Pentagon is attributed to Washington, DC, the building physically stands across the Potomac River in Arlington County, Virginia.
— Submitted March 18, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, April 22, 2022
2. Gaffney Fire Department Headquarters
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
