Sullivan's Island in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Battery Commander's Station

Photographed By Dave W, May 20, 2023

1. Battery Commander's Station Marker

Inscription.
The Battery Commander was in direct charge of two gun positions and a range section, totaling over 100 men. From this small room he observed the effects of fire, made adjustments and corrections, and issued orders to his two-gun battery. His targets were assigned by a Fire Command Officer, who supervised several battery commanders.

An instrument observer and several telephone operators were also located here.

Erected by National Park Service / United States Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 32° 45.515′ N, 79° 51.328′ W. Marker is on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on Station 14 Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1412 Station 14 St, 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. Projectile Delivery Table (a few steps from this marker); Communications (a few steps from this marker); In The Days Before Computers (a few steps from this marker); Disappearing Rifle: The Endicott System (a few steps from this marker); A Forgotten Branch Of The Service . . . The U.S. Army Coast Artillery (within shouting

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distance of this marker); America Responds To A New Challenge (within shouting distance of this marker); Why is it Black? (within shouting distance of this marker); Powerhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sullivan's Island.

Also see . . . Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. National Park Service (Submitted on May 22, 2023.)

Photographed By Dave W, May 20, 2023

2. Battery Commander's Station Marker

Marker seen here to the right of the door.

Photographed By Dave W, May 20, 2023

3. Battery Commander's Station Marker

View from inside the Commander's station looking out at the ocean.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.