Meetin' General Moultrie

Pop over to the ol' General Moultrie memorial in White Point Garden, Charleston, SC, and you might just feel like you're chatting with a mate. The local hero, who Jacked up the Revolutionary War with his victory at the Battle of Fort Sullivan in 1776, stands at 17 feet high.

In the sunniest corner of Charleston, SC, you'll find a tribute to General William Moultrie, a forgotten hero who lent a hand to the Revolutionary War with his triumph at the Battle of Fort Sullivan in 1776. Unveiled in 2007, this 17-foot tall statue was brought to life by sculptor John Ney Michel, working alongside Christopher Liberatos on the base. Moultrie can be found hat-free and sword-tucked, gazing out at the Charleston Harbor. Born a General in the American Revolutionary War, Moultrie is famous for his win at the Battle of Fort Sullivan, one of the initial key American victories in the war. After the war, he served as Governor of South Carolina multiple times and even penned a memoir about his wild ride. Although he moved on in 1805, his statue remains, a reminder of Moultrie's significant impact on South Carolina's history.

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Meetin' General Moultrie: Charleston's long-lost battle-winning bloke

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