Fort Moultrie was the first fort built on Sullivan's Island to protect the port city of Charleston, South Carolina.
It is said that when the British forces fired on the yet to be completed or named fort in 1776, the soft palmetto logs absorbed the shock and little damage occurred forcing the British warships to retire nine hours later. In recognition of his successful defense of the fort, it was named in honor of the American commander of the battle, William Moultrie.
These palmetto logs are said to be the source of inspiration for the South Carolina flag and nickname The Palmetto State.
From 1809-1860, Fort Moultrie changed very little with most resources going to the newer nearby Fort Sumter which was charged with the main defense duties of the city.
In the tense days before the beginning of the American Civil War, Moultrie's Union commander was the only one of four in the city to not surrender to Confederate forces. He shortly moved his troops to the stronger Fort Sumter only to be shelled into submission a few months later.
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