South of Broad in Charleston in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Site of Fort Mechanic

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

1. Site of Fort Mechanic Marker

Inscription. So named because local mechanics gave their services for much of its construction. Originally a timber structure built in 1794, during the wars of the French Revolution. It was replaced in 1809 by a fort of masonry. It was garrisoned by United States forces until after the War of 1812 and was razed about 1818.

Erected 1948 by Historical Commission of Charleston, S.C.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1794.

Location. 32° 46.29′ N, 79° 55.689′ W. Marker is in Charleston, South Carolina, in Charleston County. It is in South of Broad. It is on East Battery Street 0.1 miles south of Atlantic Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on a brick wall next to the Edmonston-Alston House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charleston SC 29401, 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: A House in Mourning: Death of a Soldier (within shouting distance of this marker); The Drayton House (within shouting distance of this marker); 18 Church Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 6 Water Street (about 500 feet away); Dr. Vincent Le Seigneur House (about

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500 feet away); Young-Johnson House (about 500 feet away); The Salvaging of this Gun (about 600 feet away); 42 Church Street (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charleston.

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

2. Site of Fort Mechanic Marker

Photographed by Michael Sean Nix, December 27, 2010

3. Site of Fort Mechanic Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,282 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 27, 2010, by Michael Sean Nix of Spartanburg, South Carolina. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.