Historical Marker
Colonel Edsel J. "Coupe" DeVille
Historical marker location:
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
( Memorial is at the intersection of DeVille Street and Nevers Street, on the right when traveling north on DeVille 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.