Fort Moultrie

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Fort Moultrie, located on Sullivan's Island in Charleston, South Carolina, is a historic fort that played a significant role in American military history. The fort's origins date back to the American Revolutionary War when it was initially constructed in 1776 from palmetto logs and sand, which famously absorbed the impact of British cannonballs during the Battle of Sullivan's Island. Named after its commander, Colonel William Moultrie, the fort successfully defended Charleston Harbor against the British fleet. Over the centuries, Fort Moultrie underwent several reconstructions and upgrades, serving as a critical defense point through the Civil War and into the 20th century.

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