Charleston County · Marker 10-00

John's Island

U.S. Hwy. 17 at S.C. Hwy. 20, 1 mi. N of John’s Island

Front inscription

1 mile. Once St. John’s Island. One of the earliest racing studs in the province started here at Fenwick Hall. 1779, Prevost’s British force occupied this island after their unsuccessful attempt on Charlestown. 1780, Sir Henry Clinton here disembarked the army which besieged and captured Charlestown.

County
Charleston
Region
Lowcountry
City or vicinity
John's Island
Year approved
ca. 1929-1936
Erected by
South Carolina Historical Commission
Coordinates

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