John Broadus Watson

Historical marker location:

951 Geer Highway, Renfrew, South Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of Geer Highway/North Main Street (U.S. 276) and Renfrew Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Geer Highway/North Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1984

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.