Folly Beach in Charleston County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Camp of Wild’s “African Brigade”
1863 - 1864
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Wild's Brigade Cemetery
Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2011
1. Camp of Wild's African Brigade, 1863 - 1864
Camp of Wild's "African Brigade," 1863 - 1864. Folly Island was occupied by Union troops April 1863-February 1865. Gen. Edward A. Wild's "African Brigade" camped nearby from November 1863 to February 1864. The two regiments in Wild's brigade were the 55th Massachusetts, made up largely of free blacks, and the 1st North Carolina, made up of former slaves.
Wild's Brigade Cemetery. A cemetery was laid out nearby for soldiers in Wild's Brigade who died here in 1863-64. Most graves were removed after the war. In 1987 relic hunters discovered additional graves of U.S. Colored Troops. In 1987-88 archaeologists removed 19 burials and published their findings. These soldiers were reburied with full military honors at Beaufort National Cemetery in May 1989.
Erected 2010 by The Friends of the 55th Massachusetts. (Marker Number 10-64.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the South Carolina Historical Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1864.
Location. 32° 39.495′ N, 79° 56.526′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Mosquito Beach (approx. 2.2 miles away); Battle of Sol-Legare Island (approx. 2.2 miles away); Battle of Secessionville (approx. 3.2 miles away); Secessionville (approx. 3.2 miles away); Riversville / Battle of Secessionville (approx.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 13, 2011
2. Wild's Brigade Cemetery Marker
Also see . . .
1. Edward A. Wild, from Wikipedia. Wild's men served in the Charleston, South Carolina, area and saw action in numerous skirmishes and battles in that region, including an expedition to South Mills and Camden Court House ... (Submitted on September 14, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. Thirty-fifth United States Colored Troops, (First North Carolina Colored Volunteers). (Submitted on September 14, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
3. Video - -> "Historical Marker Celemony for 55th Massachusetts Infantry" ::. (Submitted on December 2, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Additional keywords. U.S.C.T.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 13, 2011
3. Camp of Wild's African Brigade, 1863 - 1864 / Wild's Brigade Cemetery Marker
Located in "Folly River Park", along Center Street
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 13, 2011
4. Camp of Wild's African Brigade, 1863 - 1864 / Wild's Brigade Cemetery Marker
Center Street (State Highway 171) seen in background
Photographed by Mike Stroud, September 13, 2011
5. Camp of Wild's African Brigade, 1863 - 1864 / Wild's Brigade Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, March 20, 2008
6. Beaufort Cemetery Tribute to the 55th Massachusetts
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 14, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,128 times since then and 75 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 14, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
