Near Winnabow in Brunswick County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fort Anderson

Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 15, 2008

1. Fort Anderson Marker

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Inscription. Large Confederate fort stands 2 mi. E. After a strong Union attack it was evacuated Feb. 18, 1865, resulting in the fall of Wilmington.

Erected 1961 by the Archives and Highway Departments and the Confederate Centennial Commission. (Marker Number D-119.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 18, 1865.

Location. 34° 4.233′ N, 77° 57.333′ W. Marker is near Winnabow, North Carolina, in Brunswick County. Marker is at the intersection of River Road SE (State Highway 133) and Plantation Road (Local Road 1529), on the left when traveling south on River Road SE. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winnabow NC 28479, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brunswick (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arthur Dobbs (about 500 feet away); Spanish Attack (about 600 feet away); Orton Plantation (approx. 0.6 miles away); St. Philips Church (approx. 0.8 miles away); Russellborough (approx. 1.8 miles away); Russelborough (approx.

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1.8 miles away); Brunswick Town State Historic Site (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winnabow.

More about this marker. Markers marks the turnoff for Fort Anderson.

Fort Anderson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 15, 2008

2. Fort Anderson Marker

Earthworks, the Remains of Fort Anderson at Brunswick Town Historic Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, January 15, 2008

3. Earthworks, the Remains of Fort Anderson at Brunswick Town Historic Site

Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,573 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on March 21, 2008, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.