Sol Legare Island (Charleston, South Carolina)

USA / South Carolina / Folly Beach / Charleston, South Carolina
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Marsh Island between James and Folly Islands. Civil war battle took place here on July 16th, 1863.

In the Battle of Sol Legare, Union troops attacked the fortification on James Island and Folly Island, but were repelled by the confederate forces, this lead to the grand assault on Battle Wagner, renown from the movie "Glory" which was based on the true story of Massachusetts' infamous 54th brigade, comprised from the first all-black volunteer company, fighting the prejudices of both the Union army and the Confederate army.
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Coordinates:   32°40'45"N   79°58'31"W

Comments

  • Kames? You mean James Island.
  • Why would you call the 54TH infamous ? Famous is more appropriate!!
  • Wow. Erroneous has a new definition. The battle of Sol Legare occurred on June 3, 1862 and was the precursor to the Battle of Secessionville (James Island) fought on June 16, 1862. Union troops occupied James Island from June 2 through July 7, 1862. The battles of Fort Wagner was fought July 11 and 18, 1863. Union Officer Gilmore landed troops on Morris Island (the same island on which Fort Wagner once stood) on July 10, 1863 and never occupied Sol Legare or James Islands.
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