John Lowndes McLaurin

Historical marker location:

Bennettsville, South Carolina

( Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 9 and State Highway 79, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 9.)

Marker installed: 1972

(1860-1934).

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.