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Moultrie County was formed in 1843 with areas taken from Shelby and Macon counties. It is named for South Carolina General, and later Governor, William Moultrie. General Moultrie defended Sullivan's Island, South Carolina from British attack in 1776. The site was later renamed Fort Moultrie.
On February 16, 1843 Moultrie County was formed out of the northeastern portion of Shelby County and the southeast corner of Macon County. Macon and Piatt counties bound on the north, Douglas and Coles counties on the east, Shelby and Macon counties on the west, and Shelby County on the south.
Moultrie County was created on February 16, 1843. The county seat is Sullivan. The county is named for General William Moultrie (1730-1805), American Revolutionary War general and Governor of South Carolina.
Moultrie County, situated a little southeast of the center or Illinois, was formed out of the northeastern portion of Shelby County and' the southeast corner of Macon County, and was named in honor of William Moultrie, a brave and gallant soldier of the Revolution.
Dec 12, 2023 · The area of Moultrie County, IL was originally formed when land was taken from two other counties, Macon and Shelby, during 1943. This was done to help celebrate General William Moultrie, who was able to successfully defend Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina.
By virtue of the fact that the City of Moultrie, Georgia has derived its name from the illustrious revolutionary figure, Colonel William Moultrie, it appears fitting and proper that the City of Moultrie, Georgia should adopt as its official flag the Colonel William Moultrie Flag.
Robert Eden Martin has created a web site dedicated primarily to the history of Moultrie County, a small county in east-central Illinois, and the city of Sullivan, the county seat.
