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One of two South Carolina military schools (the other school being the Citadel). Initially established in 1842 and operated as an educational and military institution until 1863. Majority of the buildings were destroyed on 17 Feb 1865 when General [[William T. Sherman]]'s troops burned down most of Columbia. | One of two South Carolina military schools (the other school being the Citadel). Initially established in 1842 and operated as an educational and military institution until 1863. Majority of the buildings were destroyed on 17 Feb 1865 when General [[William T. Sherman]]'s troops burned down most of Columbia. | ||
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Columbia Arsenal Military Academy (1842-1865) - A South Carolina State sponsored military academy established in 1842 in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Abandoned in 1865.
History One of two South Carolina military schools (the other school being the Citadel). Initially established in 1842 and operated as an educational and military institution until 1863. Majority of the buildings were destroyed on 17 Feb 1865 when General William T. Sherman's troops burned down most of Columbia. The single remaining building, an 1855 officer's quarters, became the South Carolina Governor's Mansion in 1868 and remains the Governor's Mansion today.
Current StatusThe remaining building is the Governor's Mansion in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1226755
Sources: Links: Visited: 8 May 2013 Columbia Arsenal Military Academy Picture Gallery
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