Charleston in Berkeley County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Citadel Bulldog
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2013
1. The Citadel Bulldog Marker
The Bulldog Monument was made from brass belt buckles, waist plates and breast plates collected from cadets.
Major Sam M. Savas, Jr., CE, USA
Citadel 1951
Died in Vietnam, 1965
In memory of
Lt. Sam M. Savas, III, USN
Naval Aviator
Citadel 1979
Died in the service of his country October, 1985
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1951.
Location. 32° 47.905′ N, 79° 57.708′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Berkeley County. Marker is at the intersection of Jenkins Avenue and Jones Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Jenkins Avenue. Marker is on the grounds of the Citadel, at the northwest corner of Summerall Field. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29409, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. McDonnell F-4C Phantom II (within shouting distance of this marker); “Thunderbolt” (within shouting distance of this marker); CPT Christopher James Kenny (within shouting distance of this marker); Citadel Flag (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anchor of the U.S.S. Coral Sea (about 300 feet away); H.M.S. Seraph (about 700 feet away); Star of the West (approx. 0.2 miles away); AH – 1 “Cobra” (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2013
2. The Citadel Bulldog Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2013
3. Marker at the Citadel
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 4, 2013
4. The Citadel Bulldog
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 731 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 18, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
