Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, SC

Fort Moultrie is a set of fortifications erected to protect the city of Charleston, South Carolina, on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. The flag and nickname of South Carolina, "The Palmetto State," were inspired by the first fort, formerly known as Fort Sullivan, which was built of palmetto logs.

Is Fort Moultrie the same as Fort Sumter?

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Fort Moultrie is actually a series of small fortifications and ammunition bunkers that run along the coast of Sullivan's Island, with a main building at Station 12 on the mainland, known as Fort Moultrie, and a second sea fortification, known as Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor.

What was the significance of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie during the Civil War?

Confederates at Fort Moultrie fired on Union troops at Fort Sumter during the Civil War's first fight (April 12-13, 1861). Between 1863 and 1865, Confederate forces successfully deployed both forts to defend Charleston against a combined Union fleet and army siege.

What is the history of Fort Sumter?

Fort Sumter is an island stronghold in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, that is best known for being the scene of the Civil War's first shots (1861-65).