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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Historic Charleston and in the Lowcountry. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once 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 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
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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 April 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 15 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.
