Battle of Fort Sumter, Historical battle site in the United States
The Battle of Fort Sumter marked the outbreak of the American Civil War.
On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces fired upon Fort Sumter, signaling the start of the war.
Fort Sumter is a symbol of national division and the struggle for civil rights.
The fort is now a National Monument accessible by ferry from Charleston, South Carolina.
It's famously known as the site where the first shots of the American Civil War were fired.
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American Civil War
GPS coordinates
32.75241,-79.87496
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August 31, 2026 11:56
