Fort Howell, Hilton Head Island
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Facts and practical information
Fort Howell is an earthworks fort built in 1864 during the American Civil War, located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It was named in honor of Union Army Brigadier General Joshua B. Howell, and Its primary function was to protect Mitchelville, a Freedman's town located to its east. ()
Coordinates: 32°14'4"N, 80°41'31"W
Day trips
Fort Howell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Shelter Cove Towne Centre, Hilton Head Boathouse, Hilton Head Range Rear Light, Fort Mitchell.