Greenville in Greenville County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Moultrie Flag

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 24, 2008

1. The Moultrie Flag Marker

Inscription.
This flag, commonly referred to as "The Moultrie Flag," was carried by Colonel William Moultrie's South Carolina Militia on Sullivan's Island in Charleston Harbor on June 28, 1776. The British were defeated that day which saved the South from British occupation for another two years. This flag was also present at the liberation of Charleston on December 14, 1782 by Greene's Southern Continental & Militia Army -- marking the end of the Revolutionary War and final victory in South Carolina. Colonel Moultrie states in his memoirs, "This was the first American Flag displayed in the South." Some versions of this flag have the work "Liberty" in the crescent moon. The South Carolina state flag still contains the crescent moon (a symbol of legitimate authority) from this Revolutionary War era flag.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1908.

Location. 34° 50.825′ N, 82° 24.026′ W. Marker is in Greenville, South Carolina, in Greenville County. Marker is on South Main Street near Broad Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in the Peace Plaza, surrounding the Nathanael Greene Statue, across from the Peace Center for the Performing Arts. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenville SC 29601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Guilford Courthouse Flag (a few steps from this marker); Harper Plaza (a few steps from this marker); Old Glory (a few steps from this marker); The South Carolina Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); The Betsy Ross Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Marion (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Sumter (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Pickens (within shouting distance of this marker); Greenville's General (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Craft Peace Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenville.

Also see . . .
1. The Moultrie Flag. (Submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)
2. William Moultrie. William Moultrie (November 23, 1730 – September 27, 1805) was a general from South Carolina in the American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on December 7, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

3. Battle of Sullivan's Island. The Battle of Sullivan's Island or the Battle of Fort Sullivan was fought on June 28, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence. (Submitted on December 7, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

4. Siege of Charleston.

The Moultrie Flag and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott, August 24, 2008

2. The Moultrie Flag and Marker

The Siege of Charleston was one of the major battles which took place towards the end of the American Revolutionary War, after the British began to shift their strategic focus towards the American Southern Colonies. (Submitted on December 7, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.)

The Moultrie Flag image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brian Scott

3. The Moultrie Flag

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 9,217 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on December 7, 2011, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.