Palmetto Regiment Monument - Columbia, South Carolina
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BruceS
N 34° 00.010 W 081° 02.023
17S E 496886 N 3762175
Memorial in the Palmetto Regiment of the Mexican War on the grounds of the South Carolina Statehouse in Columbia, South Carolina.
Waymark Code: WMGP5D
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 03/26/2013
Views: 5
The Palmetto Regiment was from South Carolina and saw service Mexican war in 1847. Only about 300 of the 1,200 members of the regiment survived the war. The monument dedicated in 1858 is in the form of a palmetto tree standing on an ornate base. Both the palmetto tree and base are constructed of iron. Along with the names of about 450 members who died in the war the monument is inscribed:
South Carolina
To
Her Sons
Of The
Palmetto Regiment
Who Fell
In The
War With Mexico
Anno Domino 1847
List if there are any visiting hours:
Capitol Grounds hours
Entrance fees (if it applies): 0
Type of memorial: Monument
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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