Plant - a - Palm
Hurricane Hugo struck the Isle of Palms on
September 21,1989. This powerful storm
destroyed the natural landscape of ths
island and demolished many homes and
businesses. In an effort to restore a
portion of the natural beauty, a group of
concerned citizens organized the Plant-
A- Palm Committee. The Committee
sponsored numerous events, soliciting
donations and grants to raise money for
the purchase and planting of over 800
native Sabal Palmetto trees along Palm
Boulevard. This marker is a tribute to
those who served on the Plant - A - Tree
Committee. The Isle of Palms and its
people are sincerely grateful.
Robert Chesnut & Jack Sims, Chairmen
Chuck Blair•Pam DeFratus•Charolette Riley•
Pauline Blair•Al Gibson•Phyllis Shaffer•
Dick Boyce•Peatsy Hollings•Laura Skatell•
John Bozzelli•Ceal Irwin•Bonne Taylor•
Malcom Burgis•Johnnie Reed•B.B. Weavil
Carmen Bunch, Mayor 1986-2001
Marker is on Palm Blvd. (South Carolina Route 703) near 22nd Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
