Historical Marker
All Wars Memorial
Historical marker location:
Hampton, South Carolina
( Memorial is at the intersection of Jackson Street and 1st Street, in the median on Jackson Street.)
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.