Capt. Brodstrom Marker U.S.M.C.

Historical marker location:

Parris Island, South Carolina

( Memorial is at the intersection of Mexico Street and Tripoli Street, on the left on Mexico Street.)

South Carolina was the birthplace of the modern American barbecue tradition. In the early 19th century, African slaves in the state developed a technique for slow-cooking meat over a wood fire, which became known as "barbecue." Today, South Carolina is known for its distinctive mustard-based barbecue sauce, which is popular in the central part of the state.