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.
- Museum
- …is also known as “Fort Fisher Historic Museum”
- …is wheelchair accessible
- Opening hours: Monday–Saturday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Description: Confederate fort in Wilmington, North Carolina
- Address: 1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard South, Kure Beach, NC 28449
- Email: fisher@ncdcr.gov
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kure Beach and Carolina Beach.
Carolina Beach
Carolina Beach is a beach town just south of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Fort Fisher
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Latitude
33.97165° or 33° 58′ 18″ north
Longitude
-77.91773° or 77° 55′ 4″ west
Open location code
8754X3CJ+MW
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OpenStreetMap feature
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Spanish—“Fort Fisher” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “حصن فيشر”
- Arabic: “فورت فيشر”
- Chinese: “费希尔堡”
- Dutch: “Fort Fisher”
- Egyptian Arabic: “حصن فيشر”
- French: “Fort Fisher”
- German: “Fort Fisher”
- Spanish: “Fort Fisher”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Dot Scenic Overlook At Ft Fisher and Ocean Dunes Recreation Center.
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