Revolutionary War Fort
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ahight
N 33° 52.395 W 078° 00.033
17S E 777451 N 3752152
Historical marker on Bald Head Island, North Carolina, commemorating what is believed to be the first amphibious operation in American military history.
Waymark Code: WM6C5B
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member fatcat161
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Revolutionary War Fort

British troops constructed Fort George to defend Bald Head Island and their warships' anchorage at the mouth of the Cape Fear River. American forces attacked the fort, but were repulsed, in early September 1776. This was believed to be the first amphibious operation in American military history.
Marker Name: Revolutionary War Fort

Marker Type: Roadside

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