Fort Wagner (1)

Fort Wagner (1) (1862-1865) - A Confederate U.S. Civil War post established in 1862 on Morris Island, Charleston County, South Carolina. Captured in 1863 by Union forces and renamed Fort Strong (3). Abandoned at the end of the war in 1865. Also known as Battery Wagner (3).

The Union Attack on Fort Wagner

Current Status

No remains on Morris Island, Charleston County, South Carolina

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Location: Morris Island, Charleston County, South Carolina. Map point is approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 32.7375019 Long: -79.8720376 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: ....'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 724

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Wagner

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