Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
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The Citadel (The Military College of South Carolina)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
1. The Citadel (The Military College of South Carolina) Marker
1842 Occupied by the first Corps of Cadets of the Military College of S.C. (20 students).
1853 Third floor added to building.
1865 Occupied by federal troops.
1882 Returned to the Military College of S.C. and occupied by Corps of 185 Cadets.
1890 Major fire destroying much of the building.
1910 “The Citadel” adopted as the official name of the Military College of S.C. Fourth floor added to facility.
1922 Last Citadel class graduated on this site. College moved to its present location on the Ashley River.
1938 Major remodeling.
1970 Extensive exterior restoration and interior renovation completed.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 32° 47.246′ N, 79° 56.169′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Meeting Street and Tobacco Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is attached to the Embassy Suites by Hilton Hotel’s Tobacco Street entrance.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. South Carolina Veterans Flagpole (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1780 Siege of Charleston (within shouting distance of this marker); At the Center of the Siege (within shouting distance of this marker); Surrender, then Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); Defending Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Marion Square (within shouting distance of this marker); The Liberty Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Charleston’s Horn Work (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
2. The Citadel (The Military College of South Carolina) Marker (left)
The 150th anniversary plaque is on the right.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
3. 150th Anniversary Dedication
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Military College of South Carolina, this site is dedicated to the memory of the students, staff and faculty who provided the foundation for the values of The Citadel. March 1993.
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4. The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 9, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
