National Monument · South Carolina, United States
Fort Sumter National Monument
Fort Sumter National Monument is a national monument in South Carolina, United States.
National Monument · South Carolina, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | South Carolina, United States |
| Coordinates | 32.7522° N, 79.8747° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Sumter National Monument
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located in Charleston County, in coastal South Carolina. It mainly protects Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, the Charleston Light and Liberty Square. It was known as Fort Sumter National Monument until it was renamed in the John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, signed March 12, 2019.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Charleston International Airport (CHS) · Charleston, United States · 13.7 miles away
- Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) · Myrtle Beach, United States · 84.3 miles away
- Savannah Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) · Savannah, United States · 88.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in South Carolina
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Sumter National Monument?
Fort Sumter National Monument is in South Carolina, United States (32.7522° N, 79.8747° W).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Sumter_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fosu/ — Official park page.