General Andrew Pickens Bridge
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Overview
This resolution requests that the South Carolina Department of Transportation name the bridge over Twelve Mile River in Pickens County "General Andrew Pickens Bridge." The resolution aims to honor General Andrew Pickens, a significant figure in South Carolina’s history, particularly for his service in the Revolutionary War and his contributions to the state’s political landscape. The resolution also calls for the placement of appropriate signs and markers at the bridge bearing his name.
Key provisions
- Requests the Department of Transportation to name the bridge "General Andrew Pickens Bridge."
- Specifies the location of the bridge as over Twelve Mile River on South Carolina Highway 183 in Pickens County.
- Directs the Department of Transportation to erect signs and markers at the bridge with the words "General Andrew Pickens Bridge."
- Recognizes Andrew Pickens’ military service, including his role at the Battle of Cowpens.
- Acknowledges Pickens’ political career, including his service in the state legislature and the Constitutional Convention.
- Highlights the Pickens family’s legacy in South Carolina politics.
- Connects the naming of the bridge to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Who is affected
- South Carolina Department of Transportation
- Residents of Pickens County
- Visitors to Pickens County
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