Columbia Arsenal Military Academy

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.

Columbia Arsenal Military Academy 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 Status

Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina.

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USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1226755

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Location: Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Maps & Images Lat: 34.00822 Long: -81.043136 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 100'

Sources:

• National Register of Historic Places
• National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Columbia Arsenal Military Academy

Visited: 8 May 2013

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