Battle of Sol-Legare Island
The Civil War Battle of Sol-Legare Island
July 16, 1863
In Honor of
The Massachusetts 54th Regiment
During the Civil War (1861-1865) Sol-Legare Island
was the site of several camps, artillery positions
and battles. On this date, one of America's first
African American Army Regiments, organized in
the North and led by Union Gen. Alfred Terry;
bravely gave their lives to win the freedom of
enslaved Africans who were held in bondage
here and on plantations throughout the south.
5,200 Federal Troops occupied this Island. The
54th waged a gallent battle but lost 14 men. 17
were wounded and 12 missing. It is with great
pride and humble gratitude that we honor their
unwavering courage and sacrifice for a moral
cause.
Marker is on Sol Legare Road (South Carolina Route 10-432) near Old Sol Legare Road, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
