Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The South Carolina Flag
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
1. The South Carolina Flag Marker
Our South Carolina state flag represents one of the oldest flag designs still in use. Its design elements go back to 1765 when three white crescents were used on a blue flag by protesters against the Stamp Act. Ten years later, a flag with a single crescent, or new moon, was hoisted in the Revolutionary War. Colonel William Moultrie designed a flag for the South Carolina soldiers using the blue color of their uniforms as the field and a silver crescent, which the soldiers wore on the front of their caps. The Palmetto tree was added to the flag later after the tree figured prominently on the battle of Fort Moultrie on June 28, 1776. When the people of Charleston heard that the British planned to capture Sullivan's Island, Colonel Moultrie and others built a fort of Palmetto logs on the island. When the British warships came to Sullivan's Island, Colonel Moultrie and his soldiers defeated them, partly because the British cannonballs simply sank into the soft, tough Palmetto logs.Erected 2006.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era
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Location. 34° 50.836′ N, 82° 24.015′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is at the intersection of East Broad Street and Main Street on East Broad Street. Marker is located in the Peace Plaza, surrounding the Nathanael Greene Statue, across from the Peace Center for the Performing Arts. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Glory (a few steps from this marker); The Betsy Ross Flag (a few steps from this marker); Francis Marion (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Sumter (a few steps from this marker); Andrew Pickens (a few steps from this marker); Greenville's General (a few steps from this marker); Guilford Courthouse Flag (a few steps from this marker); Roger Craft Peace Plaza (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Also see . . . Flag of South Carolina. The flag of South Carolina is believed to have been originally designed in 1775 for use by South Carolinian troops during the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
2. The South Carolina Flag and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,281 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
