Bishopville in Lee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Flag Park

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

1. Flag Park Marker

Inscription. This Flag Park is a collaborative effort of the City of Bishopville, a Palmetto Pride Grant, Pee Dee Tourism, the SC Cotton Museum and private donations to show support for our men and women on active duty in the military.

Ten flag poles and other amenities were generously donated by the Bishopville High School Class of 1967 to honor all veterans and with gratitude to past and present Lee County legislative delegates; Senator William Green DesChamps and T. Bruce Smith and also Representative Isaac C. Joe and Grady A. Brown for their dedicated service and representation of all Lee County residents.

The American Flag and flagpole were donated by the Woodman of the World and flags representing our State, the six branches of our military and POW’s were donated by the citizens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 34° 13.213′ N, 80° 14.763′ W. Marker is in Bishopville, South Carolina, in Lee County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and West Cedar Lane, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bishopville SC 29010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Carolina’s Pee Dee.

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: Felix Anthony "Doc" Blanchard (here, next to this marker); Felix "Doc" Blanchard

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(a few steps from this marker); James Capers (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Corporal James D. Heriot (about 500 feet away); Gratitude Train - Merci America (about 600 feet away); William Apollos James House (about 700 feet away); Battle of Ratcliff's Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bishopville Vietnam Supreme Sacrifice Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bishopville.

Flag Park Marker Overview image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

2. Flag Park Marker Overview

The marker can be seen on the far right side of the picture. The Felix Anthony "Doc" Blanchard marker can be seen among the flags.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

3. Flag Park Marker Overview

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

4. Flag Park Marker

Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 1, 2011

5. Flag Park Marker

U.S. Merchant Marine dedication plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

6. U.S. Merchant Marine dedication plaque

U.S. Merchant Marine In Honor of Lt. Com. Erik T. Cox

U.S. Coast Guard Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

7. U.S. Coast Guard Dedication Plaque

U.S. Coast Guard In Honor of the Men and Women Serving

U.S. Air Force Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

8. U.S. Air Force Dedication Plaque

U.S. Air Force In Honor of Col. Timothy McIlhenney

U.S. Navy Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

9. U.S. Navy Dedication Plaque

U.S. Navy In Honor of Adm. Jacob L. Shuford

U.S. Army Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

10. U.S. Army Dedication Plaque

U.S. Army In Honor of Clyde Vernon Moore

South Carolina Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

11. South Carolina Dedication Plaque

South Carolina In Honor of Gilbert M. Baker

MIA / POW Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anna Inbody, October 21, 2012

12. MIA / POW Dedication Plaque

POW / MIA In Honor of Rev. Ewell Black

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 778 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 28, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. 5. submitted on November 17, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on October 28, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.