Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Map showing the location of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Map showing the location of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Map showing the location of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Map showing the location of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
Nearest cityCharleston, South Carolina
Coordinates32°45′8″N 79°52′29″W / 32.75222°N 79.87472°W / 32.75222; -79.87472
Area199.57 acres (80.76 ha)[1]
Established1948
Visitors888,330 (in 2016)
Governing bodyNational Park Service
WebsiteFort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park

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.[2]

  1. ^ Dodson, Bob. "Fort Sumter National Monument". Retrieved 1 Jan 2018.
  2. ^ "S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act". United States Congress. 2019-03-12. Retrieved 2019-03-12.