In 1915 this island off South Carolina was designated a Marine Corps recruit depot
Located near the southeastern-most tip of South 
Carolina ... 1915, Parris Island was officially designated a Marine Corps Recruit 
Depot... [DOC] [TLE] History of Parris Island - Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island [PAR] 1, 1909 - The designation Marine Barracks became Marine Officers' School, U.S. 
... Oct. 25, 1915 - The recruit depot separated from the officers' school and 
returned to ...