Fort Wagner, Charleston
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Facts and practical information
Fort Wagner or Battery Wagner was a beachhead fortification on Morris Island, South Carolina, that covered the southern approach to Charleston Harbor. It was the site of two American Civil War battles in the campaign known as Operations Against the Defenses of Charleston in 1863, and it is considered the toughest beachhead defense constructed by the Confederate Army. ()
Coordinates: 32°43'7"N, 79°53'5"W
Day trips
Fort Wagner – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Fort Moultrie, Fort Sumter, Statue of William Moultrie, Confederate Defenders of Charleston.