The Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
enjoyed a day at
Edisto Memorial Gardens
Orangeburg, SC
May 18, 2022
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Below: Karen Duquette snapped this picture from the moving car. It was not located where the two RV Gypsies could stop to investigate it, so they are not sure what the monument is about.

monument, statue, and fountain
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Below: The monument and fountain shown below is located in the middle of the junction of Russell Street, and Riverside Drive, across from Edisto Memorial Gardens. The Fountain was erected as a memorial to those who gave their lives in the service of our country in World War II and the Korean Conflict.

WWII and Korean Conflict fountain

WWII and Korean Conflict fountain

WWII and Korean Conflict fountain WWII and Korean Conflict fountain

Below: Veterans Memorial Park is dedicated to the Veterans of Orangeburg County - November 11, 2009. It is located across the street from Edisto Gardens on John C. Calhoun Drive, and is part of Edisto Gardens. It is #4 on the Edisto Memorial Gardens map shown below.

Veterans Memorial Park entry

Below: This Veterans Memorial features a 25 foot high obelisk, six granite sections representing the branches of service, and granite plaques identifying the wars in which our country has been engaged in. Nine flags grace the park, representing the United States, the state of South Carolina, the six branches of service, and the POW/MIA’S. Also, located in the park are six granite naming panels recognizing those individuals from Orangeburg County that made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country in times of war. Memorial bricks are available for purchase to honor our veterans.

some of the granite panels Veterans Memorial in Orangeburg SC
war plaques Veterans Memorial in Orangeburg SC
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Nature and man-made beauty come together at the Edisto Memorial Gardens. The gardens combine award-winning roses and beautiful cypress stands along the beautiful Edisto River.

Map of Edisto Memorial Gardens
sign - Welcome to Edisto Memorial Gardens Edisto Memorial Gardens sign

Below: Flowers alongside the parking lot

Flowers alongside the parking lot Flowers alongside the parking lot
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Below: ROSE GARDEN - Currently, Edisto Memorial Gardens displays some 4,800 rose plants representing at least 120 labeled varieties. Some of these are past winners from All America Rose Selections; while others are newer introductions.

Rose Garden Award Monument rose
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Below: Flowers just outside of the Rose Garden

Flowers just outside of the Rose Garden
Flowers just outside of the Rose Garden Flowers just outside of the Rose Garden

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go to the next adventure Continue on to page 2 of Edisto Gardens - a waterfall, Horne Wetlands Park, Memory Garden, Angel of Hope and more