Bishopville in Lee County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Gratitude Train - Merci America

Train de la Reconnaisance Francaise

Photographed By Dave W, May 9, 2023

1. Gratitude Train - Merci America Marker

Inscription. Boxcar presented to South Carolina
by the people of France
February 9, 1949
This boxcar and others were used to move soldiers and horses to and from fighting fronts during World War I 1917 - 1918
and soldiers during World War II 1944 - 1945

Rededicated in Honor and Memory
of the brave Men and Women who served in all wars
May 28, 1995
Grande Voiture du South Carolina
La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chaveaux

Boxcar locations
McPherson P – Greenville Park 1949 – 1973
Cleveland Park – Greenville 1973 – 1993
American Legion Post 6 – Columbia 1993

Erected 1995 by Grande Voiture du South Carolina.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • Peace • War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Merci Train Boxcars series list.

Location. 34° 13.15′ N, 80° 14.846′ W. Marker is in Bishopville, South Carolina, in Lee County. Memorial is on North Main Street north of West Council Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 209 N Main St, Bishopville SC 29010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker. Corporal James D. Heriot (here, next to this marker); James Capers (a few steps from this marker); Felix Anthony "Doc" Blanchard (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Apollos James House (about 500 feet away); Battle of Ratcliff's Bridge (about 500 feet away); Flag Park (about 600 feet away); Bishopville Vietnam Supreme Sacrifice Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bishopville (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bishopville.

Photographed By Dave W, May 9, 2023

2. Gratitude Train - Merci America Marker

Marker seen on wall to the left of the Merci boxcar.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 100 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.