Fort Sumter, Civil War site in South Carolina.
Fort Sumter is a sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.
The first shots of the American Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861.
Fort Sumter has become a symbol of the start of the Civil War and is a popular tourist destination.
Visitors can reach the fort by ferry from Liberty Square in Charleston.
Despite being heavily bombarded during the war, the original brick walls of Fort Sumter still stand today.
Location: Charleston
Inception: 1811
Website: nps.gov/fosu
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Fort Sumter is a sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina.
The Fort Sumter Range Lights assisted navigation in Charleston's harbor.
The park spans multiple sites on the coast of South Carolina.
