Connecticut Gate
June 17, 1775
He who brought us over still sustains us.
Connecticut American Revolution Bicentennial Commission
South Marker:
General Israel Putnam of Connecticut helped decide to fortify the Charleston peninsula and with Captain Thomas Knowlton commanded Connecticut’s forces. Captain Knowlton’s company held the rail fence and helped to cover the colonial retreat from the redoubt.
Marker is at the intersection of Monument Square and Chestnut St. on Monument Square.
Courtesy hmdb.org
