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Fort Fisher

Fort Fisher is a historic place in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000595.

Wilmington, New Hanover County, North CarolinaListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000595★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fort Fisher?

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. The fort was located on one of Cape Fear River's two outlets to the Atlantic Ocean on what was then known as Federal Point or Confederate Point and today is known as Pleasure Island. The strength of Fort Fisher led to its being called the Southern Gibraltar and the "Malakoff Tower of the South". The battle of Fort Fisher was the most decisive battle of the Civil War fought in North Carolina.

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Listing details

Name
Fort Fisher
City
Wilmington
County
New Hanover County
State
North Carolina
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000595
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
33.96877, -77.92396
When was Fort Fisher listed on the National Register?

Fort Fisher was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Fort Fisher located?

Fort Fisher is located in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina at approximately 33.96877, -77.92396. See the map above.

Is Fort Fisher a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Fisher is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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