Sullivan's Island in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sergeant Jasper
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009
1. Sergeant Jasper Marker
Sergeant Jasper
who at Fort Moultrie on June
28, 1776 gallantly rescued his
regimental flag during heavy
cannonading by the British
Fleet under Sir Peter Parker
Erected by the North Carolina
Pine Association
G.J. Cherry, President
G.I. Hune, Sec and Treas
Lt. Col R. John West, Chairman
Frederick G. Davies
Hughes Mayo
Erected by North Carolina Pine Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 32° 45.685′ N, 79° 50.402′ W. Marker is on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is on Middle Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2050 Middle Street, 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, specifically in the Deep South, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Civilian Conservation Corps (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); US Coast Guard Historic District (approx. Ό mile away); Charleston Light (approx. Ό mile away); Sullivan's Island Life-Saving Station (approx. 0.3 miles away); African American Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Valor of Jimmie Dyess on Sullivan's Island and in Combat / The Remarkable Story of Jimmie Dyess (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rear Gate & Second Post Chapel (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Moultrie (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sullivan's Island.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other Markers about Sergeant Jasper.
Also see . . .
1. William Jasper. William
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009
2. Sergeant Jasper Marker
2. Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet. Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet (1721–1811) was a British naval officer. (Submitted on June 23, 2012, 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. (Submitted on June 23, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
4. Fort Moultrie. Fort Moultrie is the name of a series of citadels on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, built to protect the city of Charleston, South Carolina. (Submitted on June 23, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009
3. Sergeant Jasper Marker
This marker is located in front of Sullivan Island Town Hall
Photographed by Johannes Oertel, circa 1858
4. Battle of Sullivan's Island
Sgt. Jasper raising the battle flag of the colonial forces on June 28, 1776 during the Battle of Sullivan's Island.
Photographed by Lemuel Francis Abbott, circa 1799
5. Sir Peter Parker, 1st Baronet
1721–1811
1721–1811
at the Battle of Sullivan's Island
Photographed by Stanley and Terrie Howard, May 16, 2009
6. Sullivan's Island Town Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,212 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on May 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on June 23, 2012, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 6. submitted on May 18, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
