Fort Moultrie
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Fort Moultrie is a series of fortifications on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, built to protect the city of Charleston, South Carolina. The first fort, formerly named Fort Sullivan, built of palmetto logs, inspired the flag and nickname of South Carolina, as "The Palmetto State". The fort was renamed for the U.S. patriot commander in the Battle of Sullivan's Island, General William Moultrie. During British occupation, in 1780–1782, the fort was known as Fort Arbuthnot.
Fort Moultrie in December 2006. The United States flag is at half-staff because of Gerald R. Ford's death.
Fort Moultrie in 1861.
The former torpedo (naval mine) storage building at Fort Moultrie; today it serves as office space for the park.
Confederate Fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island looking east into Charleston Harbor
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
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Sullivan's Island, historically known as O'Sullivan's Island, is a town and island in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States, at the entrance to Charleston Harbor, with a population of 1,791 at the 2010 census, and 1,891 people in 2020. The town is part of the Charleston metropolitan area, and is considered a very affluent suburb of Charleston.
Sullivan's Island viewed from Fort Moultrie
Circa 1900 building on Sullivan's Island, renovated for use as condominiums
The Moultrie Flag (also known as the Liberty Flag) being raised over Fort Moultrie, after the Patriot victory in the Battle of Sullivan's Island.
Breach Inlet between Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms