Fort Anderson, Civil War fortification in Brunswick County, United States.
The earthen fortress extends along the western bank of the Cape Fear River with multiple artillery platforms positioned for river defense.
Built in 1862 as Fort St. Philip and later renamed Fort Anderson, the installation protected Confederate supply routes through Wilmington during the Civil War.
The fort, constructed atop Brunswick Town ruins, contains archaeological layers documenting both colonial settlement patterns and military engineering techniques.
Visitors can explore the preserved earthworks, interpretive trails, and archaeological site exhibits from Tuesday through Saturday throughout the year.
The fort structure incorporates underground chambers called bombproofs, which protected Confederate soldiers during Union naval bombardments in 1865.
GPS coordinates: 34.04000,-77.94600
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:55
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