Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Memorial Youth Center
Photographed by Anna Inbody, March 28, 2012
1. Memorial Youth Center Marker
Erected 1950 by Richland Post No. 6 The American Legion.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 33° 59.833′ N, 81° 1.268′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. It is on Blossom 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: The Statue of Liberty Division (within shouting distance of this marker); Woman's Club of Columbia (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Boys of Richland County (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mexican Border and World War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); A.S. Salley House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hootie & The Blowfish (approx. 0.3 miles
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Maxcy Gregg Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Additional commentary.
1. The Memorial Youth Center
The building is no longer standing, but is long remembered, especially for its youth boxing training and matches, including "Golden Glove" matches.
— Submitted March 28, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina.
Photographed by Anna Inbody, March 28, 2012
2. Memorial Youth Center Marker
Memorial Youth Center dedicated May 30, 1950. Board of Directors: Rev. Louis C. Melcher, Chairman, 1945 ~ 1948; Henry F. Jumper Chairman, 1948 ~ 1950; Lester L. Bates; Robert T. Clark; John W. Crews; Dr. A. C. Flora; Mrs. James Haltiwanger, Jr.; Frank L. Hughes; Miss Elizabeth Ketchen; Rev. J. Kenneth Morris; Frank D. Needham; R. Hoke Robinson; Mrs. C. A. Wallace; Mrs. John A. Wells; Miss Christie Zimmerman; Miss Betty Varian Crews, Executive Director
Photographed by Anna Inbody, March 28, 2012
3. Overview
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 11, 2012
4. Memorial Youth Center Marker
Photographed by Anna Inbody, March 28, 2012
5. Maxcy Gregg Park Sign
The marker is found on the fence to this park
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 11, 2012
6. Memorial Youth Center, Inside the park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 834 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. 4. submitted on May 1, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on March 28, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. 6. submitted on May 1, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
