Florence in Florence County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
World War II Memorial
Photographed by Anna Inbody, January 24, 2012
1. World War II Memorial Marker
the Men and Women
of Florence County
who answered the
call of America
in World War II
*and*
In memory of
those who gave their
young lives for
God and Country
Placed by
The United Daughters of the Confederacy
of Florence, South Carolina
*1947*
Erected 1947 by The United Daughters of the Confederacy of Florence, South Carolina.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list.
Location. 34° 11.103′ N, 79° 50.035′ W. Marker is in Florence, South Carolina, in Florence County. It can be reached from Woody Jones Boulevard. Inside the Florence Veterans Park. Entrance is from the Florence Civic Center parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Florence SC 29501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee. 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: USS Arizona Memorial (a few steps from this marker); September 11, 2001 (a few steps from this marker); Vietnam Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Korea (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Navy Monument
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Photographed by Anna Inbody, January 24, 2012
2. World War II Memorial Marker
This plaque was originally displayed at the Library on Irby Street. The Florence Veteran Park is honored to display it and is grateful to the Florence County Library System for the donation.
Photographed by Anna Inbody, January 24, 2012
3. Overview
Photographed by Anna Inbody, January 24, 2012
4. 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 635 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 5, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
