Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Moultrie Flag
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
1. The Moultrie Flag Marker
This flag, commonly referred to as "The Moultrie Flag," was carried by Colonel William Moultrie's South Carolina Militia on Sullivan's Island in Charleston Harbor on June 28, 1776. The British were defeated that day which saved the South from British occupation for another two years. This flag was also present at the liberation of Charleston on December 14, 1782 by Greene's Southern Continental & Militia Armymarking the end of the Revolutionary War and final victory in South Carolina. Colonel Moultrie states in his memoirs, "This was the first American Flag displayed in the South." Some versions of this flag have the work "Liberty" in the crescent moon. The South Carolina state flag still contains the crescent moon (a symbol of legitimate authority) from this Revolutionary War era flag.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 14, 1782.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 34° 50.825′ N, 82° 24.026′ W. Marker was in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. It was on South Main Street near East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker was
this page online
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Upstate. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, in Appalachia, and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: Harper Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Roger Craft Peace Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit of Freedom (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); City of Greenville 9-11 Memorial (about 400 feet away); Wyche Pavilion (about 400 feet away); Nick Strange (about 500 feet away); The "Swamp Rabbit" Railroad (about 500 feet away); About 1765 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.
Other markers no longer nearby. Guilford Courthouse Flag (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Old Glory (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The South Carolina Flag (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); The Betsy Ross Flag (was within shouting distance of this
Photographed by Brian Scott, August 24, 2008
2. The Moultrie Flag and Marker
Also see . . .
1. The Moultrie Flag. FTOW Flags of the World (Submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. William Moultrie. William Moultrie (November 23, 1730 – September 27, 1805) was a general from South Carolina in the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on December 7, 2011, 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, also known as the American War of Independence. (Submitted on December 7, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Siege of Charleston. The Siege of Charleston was one of the major battles which took place towards the end of the American Revolutionary War,
Photographed by Brian Scott
3. The Moultrie Flag
5. Former Greenville News building demolition expected in May. Greenville News article citing the demolition of the building and the removal of the Nathanael Greene statue scheduled for 2017. Many of the markers listed at this corner were attached to the building.
The letters atop The Greenville News building have been removed, signaling the imminent end of one of Main Street's distinctive buildings for more than half a century...(Submitted on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.)
On Tuesday, work began to remove the statue of Nathanael Greene, the Revolutionary War general credited as the namesake of Greenville and a figure crucial in winning the South for the patriots. (Greenville News, 3/20/2017)
Photographed by Mark Parker, October 25, 2024
4. Southeast corner of Main and Broad
Location of the former Greenville News Building, which was demolished in 2017. The entire plaza with renovated with the relocation of the Nathanael Greene statue. Previous markers attached to the building were removed.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 10,613 times since then and 121 times this year. Last updated on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 7, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 28, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
