Morehead City in Carteret County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fort Macon
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010
1. Fort Macon Marker
Erected 1936 by State Historical Commission. (Marker Number C-9.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 34° 43.403′ N, 76° 44.293′ W. Marker is in Morehead City, North Carolina, in Carteret County. Marker is at the intersection of Arendell Street (U.S. 70) and South 26th Street, in the median on Arendell Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morehead City NC 28557, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (approx. 0.7 miles away); Carolina City (approx. ¾ mile away); Camp Glenn (approx. 0.8 miles away); Siege of Fort Macon (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Carolina City (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Carolina City (approx. 0.9 miles away); A United States Naval Section Base Inshore Patrol (approx. 0.9 miles away); North Carolina National Guard (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morehead City.
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Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010
2. Fort Macon Marker
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 2, 2010
3. Entrance to Fort Macon
After the Civil War, the fort served as a prison. During World War II a small garrison manned the fort, watching the coast looking for German submarines in particular.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 888 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 6, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
