Sullivans Island in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Enlisted Men's Barracks
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 3, 2010
1. Enlisted Men's Barracks Marker
Long rectangular foundations are all that remain of the two-story brick soldiers' barracks that stood here from 1809, when Fort Moultrie III was new, until Confederates razed it in 1863 to eliminate the danger from flying debris should the building be hit by shells. The fort's officers lived in a similar, but more comfortably appointed, barracks across the parade.A Confederate photographer took this picture of the barracks in 1861.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 32° 45.571′ N, 79° 51.494′ W. Marker is on Sullivans Island, South Carolina, in Charleston County. Marker can be reached from Middle Street, on the right when traveling east. Located at stop five of the tour of Fort Moultrie National Monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Harbor Defense 1809-1860 (here, next to this marker); Powder Magazine (a few steps from this marker); Traverse c.1820 (a few steps from this marker); Defending Charleston 1861-1865
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Photographed By Craig Swain, May 3, 2010
2. Markers at Stop Five of the Tour
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 602 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 17, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
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