Saluda in Saluda County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Colonel William Barrett Travis
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 4, 2011
1. Colonel William Barrett Travis Marker
This Cemetery and This Avenue Named for
Colonel William Barrett Travis.
The brick for these walls are
from chimneys of home of
Colonel James Butler Bonham
The brick came originally from England
and the chimneys were built over
150 years ago.
Travis & Bonham both were from Saluda
County and were heroes of the Alamo.
"Thermopylae had its messenger of death;
the Alamo had none."
Brick donated by Mrs. Juell Gregory Grigsby.
Boy Scout Troup 51 assisted on this project.
Erected 1965.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes.
Location. 34° 0.386′ N, 81° 46.033′ W. Marker is in Saluda, South Carolina, in Saluda County. It is at the intersection of Travis Avenue and South Carolina Highway 178, on the right when traveling north on Travis Avenue. Marker is attached to the southwest brick entrance to Travis Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Saluda SC 29138, 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 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 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mr. Philemon B. Waters (a few steps from this marker); Red Bank Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Saluda (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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Also see . . .
1. William B. Travis. William Barret Travis (August 9, 1809 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th century American lawyer and soldier. (Submitted on April 11, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. James Bonham. James Butler Bonham (February 20, 1807 – March 6, 1836) was a 19th century American soldier who died at the Battle of the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. (Submitted on April 11, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Battle of the Alamo. The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a pivotal event in
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 4, 2011
2. Colonel William Barrett Travis Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 4, 2011
3. Travis Park
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 4, 2011
4. Travis Park
Photographed by Brian Scott, April 4, 2011
5. Travis Park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,961 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 11, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
