Maxcy - Rhett House / "Secession House"

Historical marker location:

1113 Craven Street, Beaufort, South Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of Craven Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Craven Street.)

Marker installed: 2005

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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.