Sullivan's Island in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sergeant Jasper
Sergeant Jasper
who at Fort Moultrie on June
28, 1776 gallantly rescued his
regimental flag during heavy
cannonading by the British
Fleet under Sir Peter Parker
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Erected by the North Carolina
Pine Association
G.J. Cherry, President
G.I. Hune, Sec and Treas
Lt. Col R. John West, Chairman
Frederick G. Davies
Hughes Mayo
Erected by North Carolina Pine Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 32° 45.685′ N, 79° 50.402′ W. Marker is on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on Middle Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2050 Middle Street, Sullivans Island SC 29482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Civilian Conservation Corps (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); US Coast Guard Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); Charleston Light (approx. ¼ mile away); Sullivan's Island Life-Saving Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); African American Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Valor of Jimmie Dyess on Sullivan's Island and in Combat / The Remarkable Story of Jimmie Dyess (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rear Gate & Second Post Chapel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Moultrie (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sullivan's Island.
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Also see . . .
1. William Jasper. William Jasper (c. 1750 – October 9, 1779) was a noted American soldier in the Revolutionary War. (Submitted on June 23, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet. Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet (1721–1811) was a British naval officer. (Submitted on June 23, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
3. Battle of Sullivan's Island. The Battle of Sullivan's Island or the Battle of Fort Sullivan was fought on June 28, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on June 23, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Fort Moultrie. Fort Moultrie is the name of a series of citadels on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, built to protect the city of Charleston, South Carolina. (Submitted on June 23, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,011 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on May 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on June 23, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on May 18, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.