Midtown - Downtown in Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
George Elmore
Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
1. George Elmore Marker
George Elmore
who through unmatched
courage, perseverance, and
personal sacrifice brought
the legal action by which
black people may participate
in South Carolina democratic
party primary elections --
"Elmore vs. Rice," 1947
Erected 1981 by W.E.B., Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.
Location. 34° 0.554′ N, 81° 3.197′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. It is in Midtown - Downtown. Marker can be reached from Frontage Road. Marker is located near Elmore's tombstone, on the left side of the first drive into the cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia SC 29201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benjamin Franklin Randolph Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Randolph Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Howard School Site (approx. 0.3 miles away); State Fairgrounds (approx. half a mile away); Cemetery of the Columbia Hebrew Benevolent Society (approx. half a mile away); Confederate Soldiers 1861-1865 (approx. half a mile
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Also see . . . How one man fought South Carolina Democrats to end whites-only primaries – and why that matters now. The Conversation website entry (Submitted on March 18, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
2. George Elmore Tombstone
Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
3. George Elmore Marker and Tombstone
Photographed By Brian Scott, July 25, 2011
4. George A. Elmore
1905-1959
1905-1959
Photographed By Anna Inbody, September 3, 2011
5. George Elmore Tombstone
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 983 times since then and 68 times this year. Last updated on August 8, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 26, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on August 8, 2012, by Anna Inbody of Columbia, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
