Georgetown in Georgetown County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
1st Battalion 178th Field Artillery
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010
1. 1st Battalion 178th Field Artillery Memorial
of the 1 BN 178 FA:
In appreciation for your sacrifices,
bravery and loyalty during
Operation Iraqi Freedom
(2004-2005)
From the Citizens of Georgetown County
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, 2nd Iraq.
Location. 33° 19.378′ N, 79° 19.129′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, South Carolina, in Georgetown County. Memorial is on South Fraser Street (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling north. Located in front of the Georgetown National Guard Armory. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown SC 29440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lest We Forget (approx. 2 miles away); Rice is King (approx. 3.6 miles away); South Carolina’s Third Oldest City (approx. 3.6 miles away); Georgetown Steel Corporation (approx. 3.6 miles away); Georgetown’s Industrious Past (approx. 3.6 miles away); Kaminski House Museum (approx. 3.6 miles away); Life on the Rivers of Georgetown
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Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010
2. 1st Battalion 178th Field Artillery Memorial
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010
3. 8-inch Howitzer M1
On display in front of the armory is a World War II-era 8-inch howitzer.
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010
4. 24-pdr Gun
This 24-pdr gun, also displayed in front of the armory, was found at Battery White, a Civil War fortification south of the armory overlooking Winyah Bay. This piece conforms to a pattern produced in the late 18th century.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,373 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 7, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
