Fort Moultrie

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.

For the Florida Second Seminole War fort originally named Fort Moultrie, see Fort Peyton.

Fort Moultrie
Part of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, U.S.
Fort Moultrie in December 2006. The United States flag is at half-staff because of Gerald R. Ford's death.
Fort Moultrie in 1861.
Coordinates32°45′33.81″N 79°51′28.05″W
Site information
OwnerNational Park Service
Open to
the public		Yes
Site history
Built1776 (1776)
In use1776–1947
Battles/warsBattle of Sullivan's Island
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