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World War 2 POW Camp Marker Dedication
January 20, 2022 @ 11:00 am
Join the Beaufort County Historical Society in the dedication of a historic marker commemorating the World War 2 POW camp that was set up and used here in Beaufort.
During WW2, German and Italian Prisoners of War were held in Beaufort and assigned to work on local farms. Beaufort County Historical Society President Larry Rowland will provide a few remarks about the history of this camp prior to the marker unveiling.
The ceremony and dedication are scheduled for Thursday, January 20th at 11am, at Pigeon Point Park.
