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

26th Inf Division

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 6, 2012

1. 26th Inf Division Marker

Inscription. The "Yankee" Division, which saw extensive combat in World War I, was mobilized for active duty in World War II in January 1941. It trained here in 1942-43 and again in 1944, leaving 16 August 1944 for Europe. As part of 3rd Army the division was credited with 210 days of combat in France, the Ardennes, the Rhineland, and Central Europe, and was particularly distinguished for its role in the Battle of the Bulge.

Erected 1996 by The Yankee Division Veterans Association. (Marker Number 40-117.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1941.

Location. 34° 0.317′ N, 80° 56.916′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Fort Jackson. It is on Jackson Boulevard near Cleburne Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3319 Jackson Blvd, Columbia SC 29207, 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

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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: Darby Field (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 108th Division (about 500 feet away); 4th Infantry Division (approx. 0.2 miles away); 100th Inf Division (approx. 0.3 miles away); 30th Inf Division (approx. 0.4 miles away); 31st Inf Division (approx. half a mile away); Bridge at Remagen Stone (approx. half a mile away); Fort Jackson Elementary School / Hood Street Elementary School (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.

Also see . . . The 26th Infantry Division. Sent to Europe in World War I as part of the American Expeditionary Force, the division saw extensive combat in France. Sent to Europe once again for World War II, the division again fought through France, advancing

26th Inf Division Marker, southbound on Jackson Blvd. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 6, 2012

2. 26th Inf Division Marker, southbound on Jackson Blvd.

into Germany and liberating the Gusen concentration camp before the end of the war. (Submitted on September 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

26th Inf Division Marker, seen looking north image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 6, 2012

3. 26th Inf Division Marker, seen looking north

26th Inf Division Shoulder Patch image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Wikipedia

4. 26th Inf Division Shoulder Patch

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 684 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.