Columbia Arsenal (1)

Columbia Arsenal (1) (1850-1910) - First established as a state arsenal in 1850 in Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Abandoned about 1910. Also Known as Palmetto Iron Works and Palmetto Armory.

Columbia Arsenal Memorial Plaque	Columbia Arsenal Building Side Entrance
Columbia Arsenal Building

Columbia Arsenal (1) History

Established as a state arsenal circa 1850 and used by the Confederate Ordnance Department during the U.S. Civil War. The Arsenal was destroyed in February 1865 when General Sherman burned down most of Columbia. The arsenal was rebuilt after the war and continued in operation operations until about 1910. Deeded to the City of Columbia in 1941.

Current Status

Arsenal Hill Community Center one original building.

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Location: 1800 Lincoln Street, Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina. Maps & Images Lat: 34.00814 Long: -81.04190 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: '

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Links:

• North American Forts - Columbia Arsenal Arsenal

Visited: 8 May 2013

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