Lake City in Florence County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Tim McElveen
Will of a Warrior, 2024
| | Welded Steel | |
Will of a Warrior is a powerful series of welded dandelion sculptures. This collection includes one freestanding sculpture and three custom gate panels, all designed specifically for the exterior of the OT Hall and Acline Studios, unveiled upon their opening in 2024. These pieces serve not only as decorative elements but also as lasting symbols of strength, resilience, and transformationcore values both of the artist and the space they now adorn.
Tim McElveen has been an employee of Moore Farms Botanical Garden since 2012, where he focuses on carpentry, welding, and art handling. Over time, these hands-on skills evolved into a creative practice, leading McElveen to explore metal sculpture as a form of artistic expression. His one-of-a kind pieces can now be found throughout Moore Farms and in Downtown Lake City.
This artwork was commissioned in partnership between Moore Farms Botanical Garden and the Greater Lake City Alliance.
Erected 2024 by Moore Farms Botanical Garden and the Greater Lake City Alliance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 2024.
Location. 33° 52.449′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee. 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: 128 North Acline Avenue (a few steps from this marker); 126 North Acline Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Palmetto State Bank Robbery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 115 West Main Street (about 400 feet away); 111 West Main Street (about
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
