apr 12, 1861 - Fort Sumter

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This was a sea fort in Charleston, South Carolina notable for its two battles during the Civil War. It is classified as having high structural integrity with high walls and notable masonry. The Battle of Fort Sumter was the first battle of the American Civil War. Fort Sumter is important because it was the site of the action that gave a start off the Civil War. On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces in Charleston, South Carolina opened fire on Fort Sumter. The fort was manned at that time by a small force of US military personnel.

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