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Isle of Palms (Long Island, 1776)

Landmark

The island immediately north of Sullivan's Island, known as Long Island in 1776, where General Henry Clinton landed his troops. The channel separating Long Island from Sullivan's Island was reported to be passable at low tide but proved to be impassable, preventing Clinton's force from supporting the naval bombardment.

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Isle of Palms, SC 29451

Connected Events

Jun 1776
British Fleet Arrives Off Charleston

Colonel William Moultrie, Commodore Sir Peter Parker, General Henry Clinton

Jun 1776
Battle of Fort Sullivan (Fort Moultrie)

Colonel William Moultrie, Commodore Sir Peter Parker, General Henry Clinton

Jun 1776
Sergeant Jasper Recovers the Flag

Sergeant William Jasper, John Rutledge

Sep 1776
Fort Renamed Fort Moultrie

Colonel William Moultrie

Oct 1779
Jasper Killed at Savannah

Sergeant William Jasper

May 1780
Fort Moultrie Falls to the British

Colonel William Moultrie, General Henry Clinton

Dec 1782
British Evacuate Fort Moultrie

Colonel William Moultrie