Travis/Bonham Memorial - Saluda County Courthouse, Saluda, SC
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jhuoni
N 34° 00.080 W 081° 46.308
17S E 428726 N 3762572
Located on the grounds of the Saluda County Courthouse. A massive marker honoring two of South Carolina's sons who were lost at the Battle of the Alamo.
Waymark Code: WMJTQV
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 12/30/2013
Views: 6
Memorial
Colonel William Barrett Travis
Born near Saluda, S.C. August 9, 1809.
Gave his life for liberty and freedom at the Alamo March 6, 1836.
His last message for reinforcements ended thus:
"I have held this place against overwhelming numbers and will continue to hold it or perish in its defence."
Colonel James Bonham
Native of Saluda County
Born near here Feb. 20, 1807
Died with Travis in Defence of the Alamo.
Travis and Bonham were friends in boyhood, comrades in arms and perished together in battle.
"Thermopylae had its messenger of defeat, the Alamo none."
List if there are any visiting hours:
On the grounds of the county courthosue, DAYLIGHT hours SUGGESTED.
Entrance fees (if it applies): None
Type of memorial: Monument
Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed
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