William Gregg

Historical marker location:

Graniteville, South Carolina

( Marker is on Canal Street near Marshall Street, on the right when traveling east.)

The first American military victory of the Revolutionary War took place in South Carolina. In 1775, a small group of American patriots led by William Moultrie successfully defended Fort Sullivan (now Fort Moultrie) on Sullivan's Island from a British attack. The victory prevented the British from gaining control of Charleston Harbor and gave a boost to the American cause.