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Fort Fisher was a Confederate fort during the Civil War. It protected the vital trading routes of the port at Wilmington, from 1861 until its capture by the Union in 1865.
Coordinates: 33°58′18″N 77°55′10″W. Fort Fisher was a Confederate fort during the American Civil War. It protected the vital trading routes of the port at Wilmington, North Carolina, from 1861 until its capture by the Union in 1865.
- Lamb, Col. William
- 1861–1865
- 1861
Located in New Hanover County 18 miles south of Wilmington, Fort Fisher State Recreation Area is the only park in the system that allows four-wheel-drive beach access, making it popular for surf fishing. Warm weather months bring loggerhead sea turtles to nest along the park's sandy shores.
When Ft. Fisher fell after a massive Federal amphibious assault on January 15, 1865, its defeat helped seal the fate of the Confederacy. Hours and Location. Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday, and most major holidays Admission is free. 1610 Ft. Fisher Blvd. South Kure Beach, NC 28449. GPS coordinates are Lat 33.9698958 ...
Jan 13, 2011 · The first Battle of Fort Fisher, fought from December 23 to 27, 1864, and was more of a Gallipoli than a Normandy: an ill-timed naval bombardment tipped off the Confederate defenders, and a Federal ship packed with tons of explosives failed to make contact with Fort Fisher’s defenses and harmlessly blew up at sea.
Fort Fisher Battlefield. Fort Fisher was the largest of the earthen seacoast fortifications defending the last major open port to the Confederacy. The site boasts scenic views of the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. Approximately ten percent of Fort Fisher still stands, along with a restored palisade fence and a monument placed in 1921.
Fort Fisher. History. Confederate Supply Line. Until the last few months of the Civil War, Ft. Fisher kept North Carolina's port of Wilmington open to blockade runners supplying necessary goods to Confederate armies inland.
