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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (often abbreviated as MCRD PI) is an 8,095-acre (32.76 km 2) military installation located within Port Royal, South Carolina, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Beaufort, the community that is typically associated with the installation.
Parris Island is a district of the city of Port Royal, South Carolina on an island of the same name. It became part of the city with the annexation of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on October 11, 2002.
Oct 18, 2024 · Parris Island, one of the Sea Islands on the Atlantic coast, in Port Royal Sound, just south of the island and town of Port Royal, in Beaufort county, southern South Carolina, U.S. Spanish Franciscans and Jesuits came there in the 1520s and attempted to establish missions among the Native Americans. In 1562 the French built Charlesfort on the ...
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Parris Island has been the site of Marine Corps recruit training since Nov. 1, 1915. Today, approximately 20,000 recruits come to Parris Island annually for the chance to become United...
A select group of naval officers chose Parris Island as the site. To help protect the interests of the government during construction, a Marine guard consisting of one sergeant, two corporals and...
Route 280 eventually turns into Route 802. You will see a sign for Parris Island. The off-ramp to Parris Island is on the right side of the road, and it will take you to the front gate. Driving...
MCRD Parris Island is a well-known Marine Corps Installation in South Carolina. The MCRD Parris Island base guide has information for service members and families. Learn more.
