Appreciation for Support - Greenwood, SC
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
N 34° 11.383 W 082° 09.593
17S E 393123 N 3783799
Located in UpTown Greenwood, Greenwood, SC, this small marker sits in front of an outdoor stairway. Between Buffalo Grill and Superstyle of New York.
Waymark Code: WMJF7B
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 1

Inscription reads:

On this spot December 9, 1921 Marshal Ferdinand Foch Supreme Commander of the Allied Armies in 1918 expressed to the people of South Carolina his appreciation and that of France for the aid by which the enemy was checked and defeated and freedom secured.

Thousands of South Carolinians attended this official welcome to the great soldier whose visit was sponsored by the American Legion.
Private or Public Monument?: Private

Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: American Legion

Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America

Physical Address of Monument:
Intersection of Main Street and Riley Avenue
Stairway between Buffalo Grill and Superstyle of New York
Greenwood, SC USA
24646


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Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: Not listed

Website for this Monument: Not listed

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