Camden in Kershaw County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Richard Kirkland
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011
1. Richard Kirkland Marker
To Richard Kirkland C. S. A. in commemoration of his heroism at Fredericksburg, Dec. 13, 1862. Christlike compassion moved him to leap over the stone wall, a mark for hostile guns, and carry water, again and again, to the suffering foe fallen thick in front. “Greater love hath no man than this” He fell at Chickamauga, aged 20. A tribute from the school children of Camden. A.D. 1910
(East face):
1911 Presented by The National Humane Alliance Hermon Lee Ensign Founder
Erected 1910 by The School Children of Camden/The National Humane Alliance.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1970.
Location. 34° 14.835′ N, 80° 36.116′ W. Marker is in Camden, South Carolina, in Kershaw County. It can be reached from Jefferson Davis Highway / E De Kalb Street (U.S. 1). On East De Kalb Street between Lyttleton and Fair Sts. in Hampton Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camden SC 29020, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands and in the Olde English
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hampton Park (here, next to this marker); Camden (within shouting distance of this marker); The De Kalb Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bethesda Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Honor and Remembrance (approx. 0.3 miles away); E.H. Dibble Store / Eugene H. Dibble (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lafayette Hall and Lafayette Cedar (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camden.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. the monument at Fredericksburg “The Angel of Maryes Heights.”
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011
2. Richard Kirkland Marker Reverse
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3. Jefferson Davis Highway Marker
On the highway near the marker
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4. Blue Star Marker
on the highway near the marker
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5. Overview
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6. Richard Kirkland Monument with canteen and water bottle tributes
Richard Kirkland C.S.A. Who at the battle of Fredricksburg risked his life to carry water to wounded and dying enemies and at the battle of Chickamauga laid down that life for his country. 1843 - 1863 "If thine enemy thirst give him a drink."
Erected by The John F. Kennedy Chapter of U.D.C.
This monument is found in the Quaker Burying Ground in Camden
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011
7. View of the horse watering trough
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 2, 2011
8. View of the dog watering fountains
Still today dogs are enjoying the water
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,826 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
