Arsenal Hill in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Palmetto Arsenal / Iron Works
1880 Lincoln Street
1850
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Palmetto Arsenal / Iron Works Marker
Deeded to the City of Columbia in 1941 it has been used as a community recreation center. Once known as "Big Top" in its beginning it is now known as Arsenal Hill Park.
[ National Register of Historical Places, American Revolution Bicentennial * Richland County Committee*, Landmark 62 Medallions included]
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 34° 0.5′ N, 81° 2.527′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Arsenal Hill. Marker is on Lincoln Street near Laurel Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1880 Lincoln Street, Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Palmetto Iron Works (within shouting distance of this marker); Arsenal Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Gonzales Fountain (about 400 feet away); Lord John Berkeley
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Regarding Palmetto Arsenal / Iron Works. National Register of Historic Places:
Palmetto Iron Works and Armory - Significant as one of Columbia’s early manufacturing concerns, the Palmetto Iron Works was built in 1850 by William Glaze and a Mr. Boatwright for making ornamental iron works. It became known as the Palmetto Armory in 1851 when the State of South Carolina contracted with William Glaze and Company to manufacture specific numbers of muskets, rifles, pistols, cavalry sabers and artillery swords. This manufacture of military weapons from 1851-1853 helped to supply the South Carolina Militia for the Civil War. By Gen. Sherman’s February 16, 1865 Field Order No. 26 the Armory smokestacks were damaged beyond repair and all machinery destroyed. After the Civil War, George A. Shields rebuilt the foundry and by 1888 directed a thriving business that continued into the twentieth century. The remaining
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 3, 2011
2. Palmetto Arsenal / Iron Works Marker
Additional commentary.
1. National Register of Historic Places:
Arsenal Hill ** (added 1971 - - #71000795)
Also known as Palmetto Iron Works and Armory
•1800 Lincoln St. , Columbia •
♦ Historic Significance: Event
♦ Area of Significance: Industry, Military
♦ Period of Significance: 1850-1874
♦ Owner: Local
♦ Historic Function: Industry/Processing/Extraction
♦ Historic Sub-function: Manufacturing Facility
♦ Current Function: Social
♦ Current Sub-function: Civic
— Submitted May 26, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 3, 2011
3. Palmetto Arsenal / Iron Works and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 3, 2011
4. Palmetto Arsenal / Iron Works and Marker, at Lincoln and Laurel Streets
South Carolina Department of Archives and History, September 21, 2006
5. Palmetto Arsenal / Iron Works
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,185 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 26, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
