French Quarter in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Society of the Cincinnati of the State of South Carolina
1783
On this site stood The City Tavern where on August 29, 1783, forty-three officers of the Continental Army residing in South Carolina met at the call of Major General William Moultrie to establish The Society of the Cincinnati in South Carolina. The society's purpose was, and is, to keep alive the principles of liberty for which its founders had fought and suffered for eight years during the American Revolution and to perpetuate these values through their descendants.
Elected as the Society's first officers in 1783 were:
Brigadier General Issac Huger, Vice President
Major Thomas Pinckney, Secretary
Captain Charles Lining, Treasurer
Lieutenant James Kennedy, Assistant Treasurer
Similar societies were formed in each of the other original thirteen states and in France. The Society of the Cincinnati of the State of South Carolina is one of six state societies that have been in continuous operation since their founding.
Erected by The Society of the Cincinnati of the State of South Carolina.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 32° 46.611′ N, 79° 55.753′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and Broad Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street. Marker is located on the side of the building. The current building houses the South Carolina Bank and Trust. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Broad Street, Charleston SC 29401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry / Solomon's Lodge No. 1 (here, next to this marker); Shepheard's Tavern (a few steps from this marker); The Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons of South Carolina (a few steps from this marker); Old Bank Building (within shouting distance of this marker); William A. Giles (within shouting distance of this marker); Clark Mills Studio (within shouting distance of this marker); Broad Street Site of Domestic Slave Trade (within shouting distance of this marker); The Confederate Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Bible Depository (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Daniel Ravenel II House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.
Also see . . .
1. Society of the Cincinnati. Wikipedia entry:
The Society of the Cincinnati is a historical organization with branches in the United States and France founded in 1783 to preserve the ideals and fellowship of the American Revolutionary War officers and to pressure the government to honor pledges it had made to officers who fought for American independence. (Submitted on October 2, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. William Moultrie. Wikipedia entry:
William Moultrie (November 23, 1730 – September 27, 1805) was a general from South Carolina in the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on October 2, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Isaac Huger. Wikipedia entry:
Isaac Huger (March 19, 1742 – October 17, 1797) was a planter and Continental Army general during the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on October 2, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Thomas Pinckney. Wikipedia entry:
Thomas Pinckney (October 23, 1750 – November 2, 1828) was an early American statesman, diplomat and veteran of both the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. (Submitted on October 2, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
5. American Revolution in South Carolina: Capt. Charles Lining. Sketch of Captain Charles Lining's military career. (Submitted on October 2, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,078 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 14, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 2, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 8, 9. submitted on February 14, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.