Near Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
8-Inch Columbiad
Maximum Range: 4800 yards (4389 M)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1861.
Location. 32° 45.163′ N, 79° 52.488′ W. Marker is near Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is located at Fort Sumter National Monument and only reached by boat. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29412, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 15-Inch Rodman (here, next to this marker); Arming the Fort (a few steps from this marker); 10-Inch Mortar, Model 1819 (a few steps from this marker); Holding the Fort (a few steps from this marker); Siege of Fort Sumter (a few steps from this marker); Mining Casemate (a few steps from this marker); 42-Pounder, Banded and Rifled (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Sumter Today (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,067 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 12, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.