Mars Bluff originally known as Marr’s Bluff is a small community located in Florence Country, South Carolina. While this small community has virtually vanished it has been home to many historical events. Mars Bluff was first home to the Mars Bluff Naval Yard, which was one of many inland Confederate naval yards in the south.
However, Mars Bluff’s claim to fame happened on March 11, 1958 when a U.S. Air Force B-47 Jet accidentally dropped an atomic bomb on the small town close to Walter Gregg’s family home. Because the combustible material had been removed and stored in a containment area the impact was less severe. Several homes and business were damaged after impact; however, there were no human casualties.
Welcome to the center of Mars Bluff a town, which is eight miles across on both sides.
March 11, 1958 an atomic bomb was dropped not far from this location. Side 1.
March 11, 1958 an atomic bomb was dropped not far from this location. Side 2.
Learning more about the Gregg family.
Faith Creech (director) is standing in the middle of Mars Bluff.
Michael Tolbert (actor/producer/director) of documentary series standing in the middle of Mars Bluff.
Information kiosk located at ground zero.
The actual atomic bomb that was dropped on Mars Bluff was 7600 LBS.
The actual atomic bomb that was dropped on Mars Bluff was 7600 LBS.
Ground Zero itself aka the crater left by the atomic bomb that was dropped of Mars Bluff.
Ground Zero itself aka the crater left by the atomic bomb that was dropped of Mars Bluff.
Ground Zero itself aka the crater left by the atomic bomb that was dropped of Mars Bluff.
Michael Tolbert goofing off inside the crater.
Inside the crater
Foundation of the Walter Gregg home, which was damaged during the explosion.
Foundation of the Walter Gregg home, which was damaged during the explosion.
Foundation of the Walter Gregg home, which was damaged during the explosion.
The old magistrates office of Mars Bluff, SC.
The old magistrates office of Mars Bluff, SC.
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