Sullivans Island in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
8-inch Parrott (200 Pounder)
Maximum Range: 8000 yards (7315 M)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 32° 45.531′ N, 79° 51.393′ W. Marker is on Sullivans Island, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on Poe Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located in the cannon walk, stop eight, on the tour of Fort Moultrie. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. 7-Inch Brooke Rifle, Triple Banded (here, next to this marker); 10-Inch Parrott (300 pounder) (here, next to this marker); Buoyant Mine (a few steps from this marker); 10-Inch Columbiad, Rifled and Banded (a few steps from this marker); 10-Inch Columbiad (Rodman) (a few steps from this marker); Battery Jasper (within shouting distance of this marker); Coastal Defense: The Endicott System (within shouting distance of this marker); 10-Inch Confederate Columbiad (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sullivans Island.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 709 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.