SC-41-1 Pierce M. Butler The Palmetto Regiment

Marker text: THE PALMETTO REGIMENT
The S.C. Volunteer Regiment in the Mexican War entered service in Dec. 1846 and was part of Winfield Scott's army. At the Battle of Churubusco, its Commander, Pierce M. Butler, was killed leading a charge in the face of devastating fire. The unit was in the vanguard of the final assault on Mexico City and first to plant its flag on the city walls.
Erected by Saluda County Historical Commission, 1970