James Polk Dickinson

James Polk Dickinson (HMX8Y)

Location: Camden, SC 29020 Kershaw County
Buy South Carolina State flags at Flagstore.com!
Country: United States of America
Buy United States of America flags at Flagstore.com!

N 34° 15.122', W 80° 36.494'

  • 0 likes
  • 0 check ins
  • 0 favorites
  • 607 views
Inscription
Side One
In memory of James Polk Dickinson, a native of Camden born January 21st 1816. And died at Mixchoac Mexico Sept 12th 1847 Fearless of danger and undaunted by opposition he was an early active and zealous champion in the Floridian and Mexican Wars We consecrate this shaft to the heartfelt spirit of patriotism May the light of fame forever rest upon its summit

Patria et civitas testantur in honore vestro neg tila nec vices belli ullas vitavisse.

Side Two
When the loud cries for help from Florida merged with the savage yell of the murderous Seminole, first reached our state, and Carolina's sons promptly responded to the call, they stirred no nobler soul than thine, young gallant Dickinson. Soon after this campaign, he was admitted to the bar, at which he continued a practitioner until the United States became involved in war with Mexico, during which period he was for six years a member of the state legislature, and was honored with the highest military office of the district.

Side Three
When Volunteers for Mexico from every quarter of our state rallied to the country's call showing that South Carolina was prepared in spirit and resources to stand shoulder to shoulder beside her sister states the heroic soul of Dickinson rose to a sublimity in action and eloquence which electrified the district How inspiring his words and manly bearing when addressing his regiment for the last time he seized the banner of his old company The DeKalb Rifle Guards, hastily unfurled its proud and glorious motto to the breeze and planting it firmly in front exclaimed "Here soldiers is your standard you once pledged your sacred honor never to desert it. Come redeem your pledge rally around it and thrice honored be the name that tops the list."

Side Four

He was elected Lieutenant Colonel of the Palmetto Regiment, and on the day after the landing at Vera Cruz, was wounded while gallantly leading a detachment at the head of the investing army. He had a proud "Place in the picture" at Contreras, and that fiery spirit which would be "still nearer the flashing guns" burning with hot haste ~ with the Palmetto flag full high advanced ~ after the well beloved Butler had fallen ~ leading on the desperate charge, is quenched and brought down to the dust, in the fatal field of Churubusco, August 20th 1847.

How beautiful in death, the warrior's course appears, embalmed by fond affection's breath, and bathed in woman's tears.
Details
HM NumberHMX8Y
Tags
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, September 19th, 2014 at 2:16am PDT -07:00
Pictures
Sorry, but we don't have a picture of this historical marker yet. If you have a picture, please share it with us. It's simple to do. 1) Become a member. 2) Adopt this historical marker listing. 3) Upload the picture.
Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 536071 N 3790170
Decimal Degrees34.25203333, -80.60823333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 34° 15.122', W 80° 36.494'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds34° 15' 7.32" N, 80° 36' 29.64" W
Driving DirectionsGoogle Maps
Area Code(s)803
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1400 Monument Square, Camden SC 29020, US
Alternative Maps Google Maps, MapQuest, Bing Maps, Yahoo Maps, MSR Maps, OpenCycleMap, MyTopo Maps, OpenStreetMap

Is this marker missing? Are the coordinates wrong? Do you have additional information that you would like to share with us? If so, check in.

Check Ins  check in   |    all

Have you seen this marker? If so, check in and tell us about it.

Comments 0 comments

Maintenance Issues
  1. Is this marker part of a series?
  2. What historical period does the marker represent?
  3. What historical place does the marker represent?
  4. What type of marker is it?
  5. What class is the marker?
  6. What style is the marker?
  7. Does the marker have a number?
  8. What year was the marker erected?
  9. Who or what organization placed the marker?
  10. This marker needs at least one picture.
  11. Can this marker be seen from the road?
  12. Is the marker in the median?