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

Six Mile Veterans Monument

Photographed by Brian Scott, May 7, 2012

1. Six Mile Veterans Monument

Inscription. In Honor Of
Six Mile Military Personnel of All Wars
and
In Special Tribute to Our
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients

Charles H. Barker
Korea

James D. Howe
Vietnam

William A. McWhorter
World War II

Furman L. Smith
World War II

Erected 1991 by Citizens of Six Mile.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 34° 48.252′ N, 82° 49.125′ W. Marker is in Six Mile, South Carolina, in Pickens County. It is on South Main Street (State Highway 133), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 South Main Street, Six Mile SC 29682, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in South Carolina’s and pstate,

in the Foothills, in the Golden Corner. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. 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 original Cherokee Nation,

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 10 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cherokee Path (a few steps from this marker); Furman L. Smith Memorial Highway (approx. half a mile away); Cateechee Mill Village (approx. 3.8 miles away); Old Pickens Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.9 miles away); Old Pickens Church (approx. 3.9 miles away); a different marker also named Old Pickens Presbyterian Church (approx.

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3.9 miles away); Andrew Pickens (approx. 3.9 miles away); Henry Craig (approx. 4 miles away); Issaqueena Bombing Range (approx. 4.3 miles away); Fort Prince George (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Six Mile.

Other markers no longer nearby. Old Pickens Church (was approx. 4 miles away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Andrew Pickens (was approx. 4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. (Submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

2. Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. (Submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

3. Charles H. Barker. Charles Heyward Barker (April 12, 1935 – June 4, 1953) was a United States Army soldier in the Korean War who received

Photographed by Brian Scott, May 7, 2012

2. Six Mile Veterans Monument

the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor. (Submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

4. James D. Howe. James Donnie Howe (December 17, 1948-May 6, 1970) was a United States Marine who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in May 1970 during the Vietnam War. (Submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

5. William A. McWhorter. William A. McWhorter (December 7, 1918 – December 5, 1944) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II. (Submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

6. Furman L. Smith. Furman L. Smith (May 11, 1925 – May 31, 1944) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II. (Submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

Charles H. Barker<br>April 12, 1935 – June 4, 1953 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Korean War Medal of Honor Recipients

3. Charles H. Barker
April 12, 1935 – June 4, 1953

James D. Howe<br>December 17, 1948 – May 6, 1970 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by U.S. Marine Corps

4. James D. Howe
December 17, 1948 – May 6, 1970

William A. McWhorter<br>December 7, 1918 – December 5, 1944 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott

5. William A. McWhorter
December 7, 1918 – December 5, 1944

Furman L. Smith<br>May 11, 1925 – May 31, 1944 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brian Scott, 1943

6. Furman L. Smith
May 11, 1925 – May 31, 1944

Six Mile Veterans Monument (<i>monument now faces Town Hall; South Main Street in background</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2019

7. Six Mile Veterans Monument (monument now faces Town Hall; South Main Street in background)

Six Mile Veterans Monument (<i>back side of monument - faces South Main Street</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 7, 2019

8. Six Mile Veterans Monument (back side of monument - faces South Main Street)

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,032 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3, 4. submitted on June 18, 2009, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5, 6. submitted on May 8, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 7, 8. submitted on May 8, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.