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Committee approves $500 fee to install Montford Point Marines Way sign
Summary
The committee unanimously approved paying a $500 fabrication/installation fee for a sign recognizing the Montford Point Marines on a county highway; Chairman Gordon presented a brief historical background on Montford Point recruitment and service in World War II.
The Transportation Committee voted on a $500 sign fabrication and installation fee to name a portion of a county highway "Montford Point Marines Way." Chairman Gordon presented historical context during the meeting, describing the high‑level background of Montford Point recruits in 1942 and federal actions that opened the armed services to African Americans. "So it would be fitting and proper to recognize a special place in American history that Montford Point Marines played ... by naming a portion of the highway in Beaufort County in their honor," Chairman Gordon said. The motion to pay $500 was moved, seconded and carried unanimously.
Why it matters: The naming recognizes a historic chapter in the desegregation of the U.S. military and commemorates African American Marines who trained at Montford Point during World War II.
Next steps: The chairman signed the document and asked staff to return the paperwork to the clerk for processing and fabrication of the sign.
