Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Riverbanks Park
This plaque commemorates the great efforts and sense of dedication put forth by the original Riverbanks Park staff. Without their efforts, the facility would not be a reality.
L. Anderson M.W. Anderson J.A. Antonette A. Ashcroft L.Q. Benton, Jr. G. Bowdler R.E. Brooks G.L. Chapman C.R. Craft W.R. Crosby J.M. Croxton III G.R. Davis D.S. DeCourcey K. Elliott R.D. Erd T.W. Fogle S.T. Gore G.S. Hyatt, Jr. W.A. Harth M. Heineman N.L. Hinson G.L. Hricenak R.E. Hutto D. Jones J.D. Kinsella L.M. Kramer P.S. Krantz III L. Lebby J.S. Lefler J.W. Leinert, Jr.
B. Long S.P. Lyles G.F. Mace, Jr. B.J. MacInnis II D.W. Maness R.S. Mankin D.R. Mehrtens J.M. Mehrtens D.M. Mills A.G. Murphy, Jr. D.W. O'Driscoll E.F. Phifer J.A. Pitts R.L. Pugh M.D. Pyritz J.M. Rich T.C. Rollins J.A. Rouse P.M. Sandifer, Jr. R.e. Seibels III A.H. Shoemaker E.D. Shurbutt P.M. Smith E.M. Spong III N.A. Stowe A. Thoder D. Toop A.D.
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Erected 1974 by Riverbanks Zoo.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1974.
Location. 34° 0.588′ N, 81° 4.397′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. It can be reached from Wildlife Parkway south of Rivermont Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 Wildlife Pkwy, Columbia SC 29210, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in 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: Conservation Around the World
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2026
2. Several plaques on for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Also see . . . Saluda Factory Historic District. Wikipedia entry:
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on January 29, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2026
3. National Register plaque
of Historic Places
Saluda Factory
Historic District
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 17, 2026
4. Nearby American Society of Landscape Architect medallion
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 31 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 24, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
