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Fort Fisher State Historic Site
Fort Fisher State Historic Site Review
Fort Fisher State Historic Site marks one of the South's largest and most important earthworks fortifications from the Civil War, so tough it was known as the Southern Gibraltar. A reconstructed battery, Civil War relics, and artifacts from sunken blockade runners are on-site. The fort is part of the Fort Fisher Recreation Area, with 4 mi of undeveloped beach. It's also known for its underwater archaeology sites. At least two guided tours are available daily.
- Address: U.S. 421, Kure Beach, NC, 28449 | Map It
- Phone: 910/458-5538
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Apr.-Sept., Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5; Oct.-Mar., Tues.-Sat. 10-4
- Website: www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher
- Location: Kure Beach
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