Historical Marker

Confederate Lines

EAST SIDE OF U. S. HWY. 17 N, JUST NORTH OF LONG POINT RD. MT. PLEASANT · Mount Pleasant · Charleston

South Carolina marker

Inscription

The earthworks nearby are remains of the 1861 fortifications built to defend Mount Pleasant. They extended east 2.5 miles from Butler’s Creek at Boone Hall Plantation to Fort Palmetto on Hamlin Sound. Supporting this line were Battery Gary and those at Hobcaw Point, Hog Island, Hibben Street, and Venning’s and Kinloch’s Landings.

Federal troops occupied the town 18 February 1865. Erected by the Christ Church Parish Preservation Society, 2003

Location

AddressEAST SIDE OF U. S. HWY. 17 N, JUST NORTH OF LONG POINT RD. MT. PLEASANT
CityMount Pleasant

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