Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Joseph D. Sapp Memorial Bridge

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2011

1. Joseph D. Sapp Memorial Bridge Marker

Inscription. This bridge is dedicated to the memory of Joesph Daniel Sapp (1928-2000). As chair of the Columbia Development Corporation, he was instrumental in the development of the Vista. Elected to the S.C. General Assembly, he served as an advisor to state officials. As Chairman of the State Develpment Board he promoted economic growth and job creation for the Midlands and all of South Carolina. He labored his whole life to insure that all Columbians and all of South Carolinians would recieve equal treatment under the law and that their representatives would have access to positions of leadership in our community.

Dedicated this 15th day of May, 2002

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Civil Rights • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2002.

Location. 33° 59.987′ N, 81° 2.572′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. It is on Lady Street near Wayne Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29201, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Seaboard Air Line Passenger Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); State Dispensary Warehouse (about

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400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Printing Plant (about 400 feet away); Southeastern Freight Lines / Columbia Truck Terminal (about 700 feet away); Site of Wayside Hospital (about 700 feet away); "The Spirit of the American Doughboy " (about 700 feet away); USS Columbia CL-56 (about 800 feet away); Gadsden Street (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Regarding Joseph D. Sapp Memorial Bridge. Once a vital warehouse district filled with textile mills and railroad stations, the Vista played a central role in the growth and development of Columbia. Today, the Vista is again the center of activity as the city’s premier location for commercial, residential, shopping, dining, and cultural offerings.

Joseph D. Sapp Memorial Bridge and Marker, looking east along Lady Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, June 26, 2011

2. Joseph D. Sapp Memorial Bridge and Marker, looking east along Lady Street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 792 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.