Wales Garden in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Boys of Richland County
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 14, 2011
1. The Boys of Richland County Marker
Erected by the Civic Department of the Womans Club of Columbia
Dedicated April 20, 1947
Erected 1947 by Civic Department of the Woman's Club of Columbia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 1947.
Location. 33° 59.84′ N, 81° 1.087′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Wales Garden. It is at the intersection of Saluda Avenue and Blossom Street, in the median on Saluda Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29205, 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: Hootie & The Blowfish (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Youth Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Statue of Liberty Division (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woman's Club of Columbia (approx. Ό mile away); A.S. Salley House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mexican Border and World War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Cain- Matthews- Tompkins House (approx. half a mile away); Last Home of Wade Hampton (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Other markers no longer nearby. Maxcy Gregg Park
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Additional commentary.
1. Military Seals notes
When this monument was dedicated the Air Force was still a part of the Army as the Army Air Corps, therefore there was no seal for them.
The seal for the Coast Guard shows that at the time it was still under the Department of the Treasury. In 1967 it was transferred to the newly formed Department of Transportation. In 2003 it was then transferred to the newly formed Department of Homeland Security.
— Submitted February 5, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina.
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 14, 2011
2. Overview
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 14, 2011
3. Overview
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 14, 2011
4. Close up of the Eagle statue on the marker
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 14, 2011
5. The Army and The Navy Seals on the monument
Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 14, 2011
6. The Marine Corps and Coast Guard Emblems
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 5, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
