Douglas Visitors' Center - Parris Island, SC
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N 32° 20.985 W 080° 40.649
17S E 530347 N 3579249
All visitors, parents day or not, must check in at the Douglas Visitors Center
Waymark Code: WMT352
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2016
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County of visitors center: Beaufort County
Location of visitors center: Samoa St. & Blvd. de France, Parris Island
Phone: The visitors' center can be contacted at 843-228-3650 or 843-228-3297
"Visitors to Parris Island should check in at the Douglas Visitors' Center before going anywhere else on the island. The Marines can give you a map of key locations around the island and let you know the best places to see during your visit. The visitors' center operates throughout the work week and opens early on graduation and family days.
"The center is located on the left side of Boulevard de France approximately 350 yards past the parade deck." ~ Marine Corps Recruit Depot, US Marine Coprps, Parris Island
Dedication plaque in front of center:
DOUGLAS VISITORS CENTER
in Memory of
SENATOR PAUL H. DOUGLAS
1892 ~ 1976
Graduating from Parris Island in 1942 as a 50 year old Private. Mr. Douglas was an inspiration to all. He rose to the rank of Major while serving in the Pacific Theater where he was wounded at Peleliu and Okinawa. Retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. The former economics professor later served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois. By his personal courage, fortitude and leadership, the Honorable Paul H. Douglas demonstrated the personal traits characteristic of Marine leaders.
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