North Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Marine Barracks
Photographed By Dave W, May 27, 2023
1. Marine Barracks Marker
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Marine Barracks. . , Constructed in 1910 and designed architect Jules Henri de Sibour, this building served as barracks for members of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) stationed at the Charleston Navy Yard, later Naval Base Charleston. The barracks was the most prominent feature of a Marine footprint at the base that reached 58 acres by 1924 and shrank to 23 acres by 1964. During that time, detachments of approx. 100-130 Marines were stationed on the base and lodged here at the barracks.
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This two-story masonry building sits on a raised basement and exemplifies the Classical Revival style of many early 20th century structures on the base. Marines conducted drills on the open grassed yard to the building’s south, used as a parade ground after a larger yard to the east was developed prior to world war two. The Marines’ primary duty here was maintaining security for the industrial shipyard. USMC vacated the barracks by 1984. The building was later used for office space.
Constructed in 1910 and designed architect Jules Henri de Sibour, this building served as barracks for members of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) stationed at the Charleston Navy Yard, later Naval Base Charleston. The barracks was the most prominent feature of a Marine footprint at the base that reached 58 acres by 1924 and shrank to 23 acres by 1964. During that time, detachments of approx. 100-130 Marines were stationed on the base and lodged here at the barracks.
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This two-story masonry building sits on a raised basement and exemplifies the Classical Revival style of many early 20th century structures on the base. Marines conducted drills on the open grassed yard to the building’s south, used as a parade ground after a larger yard to the east was developed prior to WWII. The Marines’ primary duty here was maintaining security for the industrial shipyard. USMC vacated the barracks by 1984. The building was later used for office space.
Erected 2019 by Palmetto Railways. (Marker Number 10-113.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.
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51.788′ N, 79° 58.435′ W. Marker is in North Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker can be reached from Truxtun Avenue west of Noisette Boulevard, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1510 Truxtun Ave, North Charleston SC 29405, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on June 11, 2023. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
