Folly Beach in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Camp of Wild's "African Brigade," 1863 - 1864 / Wild's Brigade Cemetery
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Camp of Wild's African Brigade, 1863 - 1864
Camp of Wild's "African Brigade," 1863 - 1864. Folly Island was occupied by Union troops April 1863-February 1865. Gen. Edward A. Wild's "African Brigade" camped nearby from November 1863 to February 1864. The two regiments in Wild's brigade were the 55th Massachusetts, made up largely of free blacks, and the 1st North Carolina, made up of former slaves.
Wild's Brigade Cemetery. A cemetery was laid out nearby for soldiers in Wild's Brigade who died here in 1863-64. Most graves were removed after the war. In 1987 relic hunters discovered additional graves of U.S. Colored Troops. In 1987-88 archaeologists removed 19 burials and published their findings. These soldiers were reburied with full military honors at Beaufort National Cemetery in May 1989.
Erected 2010 by The Friends of the 55th Massachusetts. (Marker Number 10-64.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1864.
Location. 32° 39.495′ N, 79° 56.526′ W. Marker is in Folly Beach, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on Center Street (State Highway 171) near East Indian Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Located opposite the Folly Beach
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mosquito Beach (approx. 2.2 miles away); Battle of Sol-Legare Island (approx. 2.2 miles away); Battle of Secessionville (approx. 3.2 miles away); Secessionville (approx. 3.2 miles away); Riversville / Battle of Secessionville (approx. 3.3 miles away); Battery Number 5 (approx. 3˝ miles away); Battery Reed (approx. 4.1 miles away); Hunter's Volunteers (approx. 4.2 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Edward A. Wild, from Wikipedia. Wild's men served in the Charleston, South Carolina, area and saw action in numerous skirmishes and battles in that region, including an expedition to South Mills and Camden Court House ... (Submitted on September 14, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Thirty-fifth United States Colored Troops, (First North Carolina Colored Volunteers). (Submitted on September 14, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
3. Video - -> "Historical Marker Celemony for 55th Massachusetts Infantry" ::. (Submitted on December 2, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
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Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 13, 2011
2. Wild's Brigade Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 13, 2011
3. Camp of Wild's African Brigade, 1863 - 1864 / Wild's Brigade Cemetery Marker
Located in "Folly River Park", along Center Street
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 13, 2011
4. Camp of Wild's African Brigade, 1863 - 1864 / Wild's Brigade Cemetery Marker
Center Street (State Highway 171) seen in background
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 13, 2011
5. Camp of Wild's African Brigade, 1863 - 1864 / Wild's Brigade Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 20, 2008
6. Beaufort Cemetery Tribute to the 55th Massachusetts
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,323 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 14, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
