Salem Methodist Church

Historical marker location:

Govan, South Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of Salem Church Road and Juniper Creek Road (South Carolina Highway 5-366), on the right when traveling west on Salem Church Road.)

Marker installed: 2009

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.