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(10 miles [16.4 kilometers] SE via US 17 and S.C. 703 on Sullivans Island. +1 843 883 3123) Active through World War II, the strategically placed fortification helped successfully defend Charleston Harbor in both the Revolution and Civil War. Visitors may explore the extensive passageways and ramparts, with fine views of Fort Sumter, the harbor, and the city.








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