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Forts

These are pictures of forts from four states, Ft. Morgan from Gulf Shores Alabama, Ft. Pickens from Pensacola, Florida, Ft. Pulaski from Savannah, Georgia, and Ft. Moultrie from Sullivans Island, South Carolina and some information about them. Browse the images below.

Fort Moultrie Cannon

One of the older cannons at Fort Moultrie, South Carolina.

Fort Moultrie was in use from 1776 until 1947, 171 years, as a coastal defense to protect Charleston, South Carolina. Originally called Fort Sullivan and built of palmetto logs, it was renamed Fort Moultrie after the battle for Sullivans Island.

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Fort Moultrie Atlantic View

This is the view of the Atlantic Ocean from Fort Moultrie, South Carolina.

Fort Moultrie was in use from 1776 until 1947, 171 years, as a coastal defense to protect Charleston, South Carolina. Originally called Fort Sullivan and built of palmetto logs, it was renamed Fort Moultrie after the battle for Sullivans Island.

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Ammuinition Bunker Door

A door to the main ammunition bunker in Fort Moultrie, South Carolina.

Fort Moultrie was in use from 1776 until 1947, 171 years, as a coastal defense to protect Charleston, South Carolina. Originally called Fort Sullivan and built of palmetto logs, it was renamed Fort Moultrie after the battle for Sullivans Island.

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Fort Moultrie External Wall

The landside Fort Moultrie external wall on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina.

Fort Moultrie was in use from 1776 until 1947, 171 years, as a coastal defense to protect Charleston, South Carolina. Originally called Fort Sullivan and built of palmetto logs, it was renamed Fort Moultrie after the battle for Sullivans Island.

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