Marion in Marion County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
World War Memorial
Photographed By Anna Inbody, August 7, 2011
1. World War Memorial Marker
“To you from failing hands we throw the torch; be yours to hold it high.”
1917 ~ 1918
Gave their lives: Brown, Fernie E.; Grainger, Ernest M.; Holden, Stephen; Lane, William F.; Martin, Walter W.; Sloan, Hayes; Smith, David E.; Turner, Leon L.; Yarborough, George H.; Crawford, Marion H.; Hucks, George H.; Rogers, Melvin C.; Monroe, David E.; Anderson, Jesse; Brown, Henry L.; Edwards, Clarence D.; Elliott, William H.; Harrell, Quince E.; Johnson, Gee; Jolly, Bert; Love, Richard T.; Monroe, John T.; Rogers, Berry T.; Shelley, Elly G.; Strickland, Hugh; Williamson, Perry J.; Williamson, Charlie W.
Erected by Marion City Schools 1927
(Reverse):
1917 ~ 1918
Gave Their Lives Colored: Boatwright, Major; Crawford, Richard L.; Elliott, Robert; Floyd, Daniel M.; Franklin, John; Godbold, Sylvester; Godfrey, Willie; Gordon, Will; Hayes, Gordon; Livingston, Samuel; Marcus, Dave; Mayham, Edward; Nichols, Ornie; Woodberry, Joseph L.
Erected 1927 by Marion City Schools.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 34° 10.339′ N, 79° 24.039′ W. Marker is in Marion, South
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial Triangle (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Marion County Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Marion Presbyterian Church (approx. ¼ mile away); To the Dead and Living Confederate Soldiers (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Town Hall and Opera House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marion County / Marion Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Francis Marion (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marion.
Photographed By Anna Inbody, August 7, 2011
2. World War Memorial Marker Reverse
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3. World War Memorial Marker
Full view of the front of the marker
Photographed By Anna Inbody, August 7, 2011
4. World War Memorial Marker
Full view of the reverse side of the marker
Photographed By Anna Inbody, August 7, 2011
5. Overview
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6. Overview
The marker can be seen in the distance with the Veterans Memorial Triangle closer.
Photographed By Anna Inbody, August 7, 2011
7. WWI Mortar
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8. WWI Machine Gun
These are beside the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 862 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on February 18, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
