Located in White Point Garden, the monument depicts Sergeant William Jasper and was dedicated in 1877 to all South Carolina militiamen involved in the Battle of Sullivan's Island during the American Revolutionary War.

Following the battle, a victory for the Continental Army, Jasper was commended for his heroic actions by both his superiors, including President of South Carolina John Rutledge.

"[2] Around the centennial of this event, plans were underway to create a monument to honor the South Carolinians involved in the battle.

By the battle's centennial on June 28, 1876, the large granite base of the monument had been installed, with the bronze statue of Jasper being added by next year.

[4] Additional inscriptions are found on the granite base, and the plate in the front says:[7] TO THE DEFENDERS OF FORT MOULTRIE JUNE THE 28TH, 1776The base is 15 feet (4.6 m) high and the statue is 6.5 feet (2.0 m) high.