Moultrie in Colquitt County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Moultrie

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, March 5, 2025

1. Moultrie Marker

Inscription.
The City of Moultrie was incorporated in Colquitt County by an Act of the Georgia General Assembly on December 13, 1859. The city was named in honor of Major General William Moultrie of South Carolina (1730-1805) who aided American independence through his service and sacrifice during the Revolutionary War. In 1776, he led forces defending the city of Charleston, South Carolina, against the British. Believing in the noble cause of liberty, General Moultrie fought valiantly with other Patriots to establish a new nation.

Erected by John Benning Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 13, 1859.

Location. 31° 10.779′ N, 83° 47.321′ W. Marker is in Moultrie, Georgia, in Colquitt County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 319) and East Central Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 S Main St, Moultrie GA 31768, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Georgia’s Coastal Plain. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Wiregrass.

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: Colquitt County (here, next to this marker);

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Magnolia Tree (here, next to this marker); Totem Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); Colquitt County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Colquitt County Confederate Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Carnegie Library of Moultrie (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Friedlander's Department Store (about 500 feet away); Old Colquitt County Jail (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Moultrie.

Also see . . . William Moultrie. (Submitted on March 11, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, March 5, 2025

2. Moultrie Marker

William Moultrie image. Click for full size.

National Society Sons of the American Revolution

3. William Moultrie

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2025, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.