Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Joseph D. Sapp Memorial Bridge
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Joseph D. Sapp Memorial Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Joseph D. Sapp Memorial Bridge. . This bridge is dedicated to the memory of Joesph Daniel Sapp (1928-2000). As chair of the Columbia Development Corporation, he was instrumental in the development of the Vista. Elected to the S.C. General Assembly, he served as an advisor to state officials. As Chairman of the State Develpment Board he promoted economic growth and job creation for the Midlands and all of South Carolina. He labored his whole life to insure that all Columbians and all of South Carolinians would recieve equal treatment under the law and that their representatives would have access to positions of leadership in our community. ,
Dedicated this 15th day of May, 2002.
This bridge is dedicated to the memory of
Joesph Daniel Sapp (1928-2000). As chair
of the Columbia Development Corporation,
he was instrumental in the development of
the Vista. Elected to the S.C. General
Assembly, he served as an advisor to state
officials. As Chairman of the State
Develpment Board he promoted economic
growth and job creation for the Midlands
and all of South Carolina. He labored his
whole life to insure that all Columbians and
all of South Carolinians would recieve equal
treatment under the law and that their
representatives would have access to
positions of leadership in our community.
Location. 33° 59.987′ N, 81° 2.572′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker is on Lady Street near Wayne Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding Joseph D. Sapp Memorial Bridge. Once a vital warehouse district filled with textile mills and railroad stations, the Vista played a central role in the growth and development of Columbia. Today, the Vista is again the center of activity as the city’s premier location for commercial, residential, shopping, dining, and cultural offerings.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 26, 2011
2. Joseph D. Sapp Memorial Bridge and Marker, looking east along Lady Street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
