Fort Moultrie in South Carolina
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Battle of Fort Sumter

The Battle of Fort Sumter (April 12–14, 1861) was the bombardment and surrender of Fort Sumter, near Charleston, South Carolina, that started the American Civil War. Following declarations of secession by seven Southern states, South Carolina demanded that the U.S. Army abandon its facilities in Charleston Harbor. On December 26, 1860, U.S.

Located at 32.7524, -79.875 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Fort Moultrie

Moultrie]] Fort Moultrie is the name of a series of citadels on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, built to protect the city of Charleston, South Carolina. The first fort, built of palmetto logs, inspired the flag and nickname of South Carolina, "The Palmetto State". It is named for the commander in the Battle of Sullivan's Island, General William Moultrie.

Located at 32.7594, -79.8578 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Second Battle of Fort Sumter

The Second Battle of Fort Sumter was fought on September 8, 1863, in Charleston Harbor. Confederate General P. G. T. Beauregard, who had commanded the defenses of Charleston and captured Fort Sumter in the first battle of the war, was in overall command of the defenders.

Located at 32.7524, -79.8749 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Second Battle of Charleston Harbor

The Second Battle of Charleston Harbor, also known as the Siege of Charleston Harbor, Siege of Fort Wagner, or Battle of Morris Island, took place during the American Civil War in the late summer of 1863 between a combined Union Army/Navy force and the Confederate defenses of Charleston, South Carolina.

Located at 32.7524, -79.8749 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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First Battle of Charleston Harbor

The First Battle of Charleston Harbor was an engagement near Charleston, South Carolina that took place April 7, 1863, during the American Civil War. The striking force was a fleet of nine ironclad warships of the Union Navy, including seven monitors that were improved versions of the original USS Monitor. A Union Army contingent associated with the attack took no active part in the battle.

Located at 32.7526, -79.8745 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Battle of Sullivan's Island

The Battle of Sullivan's Island or the Battle of Fort Sullivan was fought on June 28, 1776, during the American Revolutionary War, also known as the American War of Independence. It took place near Charleston, South Carolina, during the first British attempt to capture the city from American rebels. It is also sometimes referred to as the First Siege of Charleston, owing to a more successful British siege in 1780.

Located at 32.7594, -79.8577 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Fort Sumter Range Lights

The Fort Sumter Range Lights are range lights to guide ships through the main channel of the Charleston Harbor, South Carolina. The original front light was built at Fort Sumter and the original rear light was in the steeple of St. Philip's Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Both lights were lit from 1893 to 1915 to make range lights. Today the Fort Sumter Range is the main approach channel to Charleston Harbor.

Located at 32.7522, -79.8747 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Lighthouses in South Carolina, Buildings and structures in Charleston County, South Carolina

Ben Sawyer Bridge

The Ben Sawyer Bridge is a swing bridge that connects the town of Mount Pleasant with Sullivan's Island in South Carolina. The bridge swings on its central axis to open for boat traffic which is too tall to clear the bridge, and has an operator's station in the center of the span from which an attendant can operate the bridge. The bridge was constructed in 1945, but its swing-span section was replaced in 2010, albeit retaining the same general appearance.

Located at 32.7731, -79.8422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Swing bridges in the United States, Road bridges in South Carolina, Buildings and structures in Charleston County, South Carolina, Transportation in Charleston County, South Carolina