Share to Google Classroom This monument honors James F. Byrnes 1879–1972, who served as South Carolina congressman, senator, governor, and secretary of state of the United States. Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Subjects: Social StudiesS.C. HistorySouth Carolina CultureArtifacts, Monuments & Symbols Collection: Noted South CaroliniansFormer South Carolina Governors | Noted South CaroliniansJames Francis ByrnesPolitical Leadership | Noted South CaroliniansSouth Carolina CountiesRichland | SC Counties Series: Let's Go!South Carolina State HouseIV: Grounds: Monuments & Markers