Secessionville in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Battle of Sol-Legare Island
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2010
1. Battle of Sol-Legare Island Marker
July 16, 1863
In Honor of
The Massachusetts 54th Regiment
During the Civil War (1861-1865) Sol-Legare Island was the site of several camps, artillery positions and battles. On this date, one of America's first African American Army Regiments, organized in the North and led by Union Gen. Alfred Terry; bravely gave their lives to win the freedom of enslaved Africans who were held in bondage here and on plantations throughout the south. 5,200 Federal Troops occupied this Island. The 54th waged a gallent battle but lost 14 men. 17 were wounded and 12 missing. It is with great pride and humble gratitude that we honor their unwavering courage and sacrifice for a moral cause.
Erected 2006 by Island Heritage Foundation and Fielding Home for Funerals.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1923.
Location. 32° 40.88′ N, 79° 58.043′ W. Marker is in Secessionville, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker is on Sol Legare Road (State Highway 10-432) near Old Sol Legare Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29412, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least
this page online
Also see . . .
1. History Net- The Fifty-fourth Massachusetts Infantry. The 54th would spearhead a three-pronged attack aimed at capturing the necklace of heavily fortified islands that dotted Charleston harbor. (Submitted on May 3, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. PBS- Alfred Howe Terry - Department of Dakota. Terry became George Armstrong Custer's commanding officer in 1873, when the Seventh Cavalry was posted to the Dakotas (Submitted on May 3, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 6, 2013
2. Battle of Sol-Legare Island Marker
Update photo of number one photo.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 20, 2010
3. Battle of Sol-Legare Island Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 20, 2010
4. Battle of Sol-Legare Island Marker seen at Sol Legare Road and Old Sol Legare Road
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 20, 2010
5. Battle of Sol-Legare Island Marker and Seashore Farmers Lodge
In 2007, the Lodge received a designation on the National Register of Historic Places. Furthermore, and thanks largely to the efforts of James Island Councilman Billy Wilder, the Town donated $50,000 to the building’s restoration. It had been approximately 75 years since the building had been renovated and the task has been a daunting one. However, the unfinished result is absolutely astounding.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Brady-Handy Photograph Collection
6. Gen. Alfred Howe Terry
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 4,021 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 3, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on August 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 3, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
