Battery White, Civil War fortification in Georgetown County, United States.
Description
Battery White is a fortified position with earthen ramparts and gun placements located in Georgetown County. The site shows the layout of a coastal defense installation built to guard an important waterway entrance.
History
Confederate troops built this fortification in 1862 to strengthen coastal defenses in South Carolina. Union forces captured it in 1865 as they advanced through the region.
Culture
The fortification demonstrates the military engineering techniques of the 1860s through its strategic placement and construction methods at Mayrant's Bluff.
Practical
The site can be reached by walking designated paths that lead through the earthworks. The grounds are open to visitors, though seasonal conditions and weather should be considered when planning a visit.
Did you know?
The position held off multiple Federal attacks despite being undermanned and had few defenders. Its location at Mayrant's Bluff gave it a natural advantage that military commanders on both sides recognized.
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