Battle of Sullivan's Island with Jasper

Pale ink drawing of the Battle of Sullivans Island. Six soldiers are visible, three next to a canon on the right, two soldiers to the left, and one soldier standing on a platform raising the damaged battle flag. Around them there is smoke from canon fire.

An image of Sgt. Jasper raising the battle flag of the colonial forces over present-day Fort Moultrie on June 28, 1776 during the Battle of Sullivan's Island.

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  • Title Battle of Sullivan's Island with Jasper
  • Website Name South Carolina Encyclopedia
  • Publisher University of South Carolina, Institute for Southern Studies
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  • Access Date February 23, 2025
  • Original Published Date
  • Date of Last Update July 7, 2020

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