Fort Macon State Park, State park in Carteret County, North Carolina, US.
Fort Macon State Park features a five-sided fortress built with brick and stone walls, containing twenty-six rooms within its 4.6-foot-thick exterior walls.
Constructed between 1826 and 1834 as part of the national coastal defense system, the fort later became significant during the American Civil War.
The park presents military reenactments and educational programs that demonstrate the daily routines and defense strategies of 19th-century soldiers.
Visitors can access the beach area, hiking trails, and guided fort tours throughout the year, with free admission and parking for all guests.
The fort grounds include a United States Coast Guard station where six Coast Guard Cutters are regularly docked alongside the historical structure.
Location: Carteret County
Inception: 1936
Website: http://ncparks.gov/fort-macon-state-park
GPS coordinates: 34.69556,-76.68889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:50
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