Florence in Florence County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
September 11, 2001
Photographed By Anna Inbody, January 24, 2012
1. September 11, 2001 Marker
This monument contains limestone damaged in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It was recovered from the west facade of the Pentagon and is placed in remembrance of the 2,977 individuals killed in the attacks on our homeland. 184 perished at the Pentagon, 40 were lost on Flight 93 in Pennsylvania, and 2,753 died in New York at the World Trade Center.The events of September 11, 2001 changed our nation forever. By placing this stone, #ES 76, which was part of the Original Pentagon built in 1942. We hereby recognize the heroic first responders and salute the men and women of our armed forces and their enduring spirit of freedom.
Our appreciation to the following major donors: ESAB, NUCOR, Armstrong Wealth, Brown Memorials, The Jebaily Family in memory of Mark Hindy, King Cadillac, SOPAKCO, Colonel Barry Wingard, Crown Beverages, and the City of Florence.
Sculpor, Alex Palkovich
Dedicated, September 11, 2011
Erected 2011.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • War, 2nd Iraq • War, Afghanistan.
Location.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War II Tribute (a few steps from this marker); World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Alone With Memories (within shouting distance of this marker); Ship’s Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Navy Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); USS Arizona Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korea (within shouting distance of this marker); Vietnam Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florence.
Photographed By Anna Inbody, January 24, 2012
2. Overview
Photographed By Anna Inbody, January 24, 2012
3. September 11, 2001 Marker
Photographed By Anna Inbody, January 24, 2012
4. Pentagon stone
Close up of the limestone mentioned in the text of the marker.
Photographed By Anna Inbody, January 24, 2012
5. The Florence Veterans Park
Sign at the entrance to the park
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 5, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
