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The Making of Mount Pleasant: Our History Video
Cresco Historical Stewardship Award
In 2016, the Mount Pleasant Historical Commission established the Cresco Historical Stewardship Award ("Cresco Award"). The purpose of the Cresco Award is to recognize an individual, group, or organization for exceptional accomplishment in preserving…
Redoubt on Inland Waterway-1776-Revolutionary War
In June 1776, General Charles Lee strategically positioned troops and guns around the Charles Town region. Brigadier General John Armstrong commanded all American troops in Christ Church Parish. He spread 1,500 men, including troops from Virginia,…
Haddrell's Point Barracks-1777-Revolutionary War
Sometime in late 1777, the American army began construction on a barracks complex for soldiers at Haddrell’s Point. In 1780, the barracks were being used as a hospital when it was captured by the British on April 26. Uzal Johnson, a Loyalist…
Fort Sullivan-1776-Revolutionary War
In early January 1776, the Charles Town Council of Safety decided to build a fascine battery on Sullivan’s Island until a more permanent fort could be constructed. Men from the 1st and 2nd Regiments were transferred to Sullivan’s Island as a…
Gadsden Bridge Redoubt-1780-Revolutionary War
Prior to the June 28, 1776 British attack on Fort Sullivan, American engineer Captain J. Ferdinand DeBraham served as the Chief Engineer for Colonel Moultrie and was tasked with building a useable bridge across the Sullivan’s Island Narrows Creek…
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Shem Creek Lunette-1780-Revolutionary War
A small temporary earthwork was constructed just south of Shem Creek behind the Jacob Motte house (now known as the Hibben House). This battery was constructed to defend the Hog Island Channel.
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Mount Pleasant Home for Destitute Children
At this site in 1881, Abby Munro, a Quaker from Philadelphia, established a home for orphans, neglected, and destitute children. Funds to purchase and operate the home were solicited locally and from…
Fort Palmetto
Fort Palmetto, a three-gun battery, was constructed at the eastern terminus of the Christ Church Lines. This strong fortification commanded both Hamlin Sound and Dewee’s Inlet. Dewee’s Inlet,…
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25 Locations ~ Curated by Town of Mount Pleasant Historical CommissionMount Pleasant Historical
A project by Town of Mount Pleasant Historical CommissionThis site is brought to you by the Town of Mount Pleasant’s Historical Commission. Mount Pleasant Historical is a free website and app that puts the Town’s history at your fingertips. Explore unique historic places and take self-guided walking tours. Find interesting people, places and events in Mount Pleasant’s history. With a growing list of interpretive stories, each point on the map includes historical information about the location, along with historic images from the archives. Read more About Us