Summerville in Dorchester County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Mayor Berlin G. Myers
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Mayor Berlin G. Myers Marker
A Lifetime of Service
To Church, to Country and to Community
Born March 1, 1917 in Knightsville, SC
Lifelong member of Summerville Baptist Church
Founded Berlin G. Myers Lumber Corp. Nov. 19, 1939
Served in U.S. Army during WWII 1943-46
Landed on Normandy Beach June 6, 1944
First elected to Summerville Town Council May 1965
First elected Mayor Pro Tem succeeded Mayor Luke 1971
First elected Mayor of Summerville May 1972
Received SC Order of the Palmetto August 1989
Received SC Order of the Silver Crescent December 1999
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is March 1, 1917.
Location. 33° 1.135′ N, 80° 10.58′ W. Marker is in Summerville, South Carolina, in Dorchester County. It is at the intersection of West Richardson Avenue and South Main Street, on the left when traveling west on West Richardson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Richardson Ave, Summerville SC 29483, United
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Regionally, this marker is in the Lowcountry. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Guerin's Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Jewish Life (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Summerville Water Works (about 600 feet away); Timrod Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Timrod Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alston Graded School / Alston High School (approx. Ό mile away); The Axtell Dam at Sawmill Branch (approx. 0.6 miles away); Summerville High School / Coach John McKissick (1926-2019) (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Summerville.
Also see . . . In Memoriam: Berlin G. Myers.
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Mayor Berlin G. Myers Marker and Monument
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
3. Mayor Berlin G. Myers Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 10, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
