Shandon in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Paul R. Redfern

Photographed by Anna Inbody, September 1, 2012

1. Paul R. Redfern Marker

Inscription. Born in 1902, Paul Redfern at an early age showed a marked mechanical aptitude and excitement for aviation. Shortly after graduating from old Columbia High School in 1923, he built his own airplane and established the city’s first commercial aviation company and flying field on this site. Later, Redfern attempted a non-stop flight to Brazil, leaving from Brunswick, Georgia, August 25, 1927. He has never been heard from again.

Erected 1982 by Shandon Neighborhood Council. (Marker Number 40 - 94.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 33° 59.902′ N, 80° 59.624′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Shandon. It can be reached from Millwood Avenue. The marker is mounted on the front of Dreher High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3319 Millwood Avenue, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Redfern Field / Paul R. Redfern (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Early Columbia Racetrack (approx. 0.3 miles away); Shandon (approx. 0.6 miles away); Shandon Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Tree of Life Synagogue

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Diamond Hill (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hootie & The Blowfish (approx. 1.3 miles away); Camp Jackson (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Remembering Dr. King (was approx. 1.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. This marker was misplaced during the rebuilding of Dreher High School and was only recently rediscovered. It was rededicated August 25, 2012 at the 85th Anniversary of Paul Redfern's last flight.

Paul R. Redfern Marker Overview image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, September 1, 2012

2. Paul R. Redfern Marker Overview

Paul R. Redfern image. Click for full size.

3. Paul R. Redfern

Dreher High School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, September 1, 2012

4. Dreher High School

Marker can be seen on the right hand side of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 858 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 1, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.