Hampton Park Terrace in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Anchor of the U.S.S. Coral Sea
This monument honors sailors and marines who served aboard the U.S.S. Coral Sea in combat and Citadel men who served in the Navy and Marine Corps.
The vessel was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation and nine Battle Stars for operations in the Asiatic-Pacific theatre during World War II.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 32° 47.914′ N, 79° 57.644′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in Hampton Park Terrace. Marker is on Jenkins Avenue, on the left when traveling west. The marker is on the grounds of the Citadel, at the north end of Summerall Field. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Citadel Flag (a few steps from this marker); CPT Christopher James Kenny (a few steps from this marker); “Thunderbolt” (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell F-4C Phantom II (within shouting distance of this marker); H.M.S. Seraph (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Citadel Bulldog (about 300 feet away); Lt. Frank Elwood Bloomenshine and Lt. James Futrell Exley (about 700 feet away); Star of the West (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Also see . . . The USS Anzio/Coral Sea at Wikipedia. (Submitted on July 26, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,041 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 21, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.