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Fort Fisher

Fortress

Confederate earthwork fort guarding Wilmington, North Carolina, taken by Union forces in January 1865.

View on map 33.97° N, 77.92° W Wikipedia

Held by

since 1789 United States de facto
May 20, 1861 – May 4, 1865 Confederate States of America de facto
1865 – May 4, 1865 United States de facto Military occupation

Events here 2

December 23–27, 1864 First Battle of Fort Fisher
January 13–15, 1865 Second Battle of Fort Fisher