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Fort Fisher

Wilmington, North Carolina
County of New Hanover.
18 miles south of Wilmington on U.S. 421
National Register Number: 66000595
 Resource type: Site.
Property type: Defense - fortification. The threat level was Threatened in
2008.
Congressional District: NC-7 Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: State Park: http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/sections/hs/fisher/fisher.htm.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - November 5, 1961):
An earthen Confederate stronghold which created an impassable barrier for the blockading Union fleet. Its fall, in January 1865, helped spell the collapse of the Confederacy.

Condition:
The earthen fortifications of Fort Fisher have suffered because of their proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. Beachfront erosion destroyed most of the fort by the 1950s. Fortunately, this tidal erosion was arrested in 1996 with installation of a stone revetment wall. However, the erosion caused by wind and rain continues to damage the remaining earthworks. The ground cover is inadequate for preservation, and past maintenance practices emphasizing curb appeal have been detrimental. Without appropriate ground cover and a proper maintenance plan, the erosion will continue to adversely impact the remnants of the fort.

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