Clemson in Pickens County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Memorial Park / The Scroll of Honor

Memorial Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 7, 2012

1. Memorial Park Marker

Inscription.
[North Entrance]: Clemson University
Memorial Park

This park honors Clemson University's
legacy of service.

It is a tribute to those who have served,
to those who are serving,
and to those who will serve.
[South Entrance]: The Scroll of Honor
At Clemson University

This special place has been set aside to
honor Clemson Alumni who have made
the supreme sacrifice in the service of
their country.

Each name is etched into the stones of the circle
so they will always be remembered.

This memorial is adjacent to Memorial Stadium
named in 1942 to honor their sacrifice.

Erected 2012 by Clemson University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 34° 40.733′ N, 82° 50.5′ W. Marker is in Clemson, South Carolina, in Pickens County. Marker is at the intersection of Williamson Road and Fort Hill Street, on the right when traveling north on Williamson Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clemson SC 29631, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William Maxwell Poe Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Howard's Rock

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hill (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodland Cemetery Clemson University / Fort Hill Slave and Convict Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the First Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Clemson Agricultural College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Hill Plantation Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Calhoun Plantation Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Asbury F. Lever (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clemson.

Memorial Park North Entrance<br>Sidewalk Inscription Reads image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 7, 2012

2. Memorial Park North Entrance
Sidewalk Inscription Reads

Clemson University
Memorial Park
Remembering those "who lived and served and died
that we might live and serve."
Beverly N. "Ben" Skardon
Col. U.S. Army (Ret.)
Class of 1938

Memorial Park List of Major Contributors<br>from the Class of 1959 image. Click for full size.

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3. Memorial Park List of Major Contributors
from the Class of 1959

The Scroll of Honor Marker image. Click for full size.

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4. The Scroll of Honor Marker

Memorial Park<br>South Entrance (The Scroll of Honor) image. Click for full size.

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5. Memorial Park
South Entrance (The Scroll of Honor)

Clemson University
Scroll of Honor Memorial
"All were great men and we'll never let them down, never!"
Roy Pearce, Class of 1941

Clemson Corps Emblem image. Click for full size.

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6. Clemson Corps Emblem

Memorial Park<br>North Walkway image. Click for full size.

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7. Memorial Park
North Walkway

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8. Memorial Park
South Entrance (The Scroll of Honor)

The Scroll of Honor image. Click for full size.

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9. The Scroll of Honor

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10. The Scroll of Honor

Photographed By Brian Scott, May 7, 2012

11. The Scroll of Honor

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 7, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,158 times since then and 95 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on May 7, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.