The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Monday, February 1, 2010

More Confederate Monuments in Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC

Along with a monument to South Carolina generals killed during the war and the H. L. Hunley crew, there is also a monument in Magnolia Cemetery dedicated to the Confederate ironclads defending Charleston Harbor: Palmetto State, Chicora, Charleston, Columbia.

There is also a 10-inch Columbiad cannon that was found at Fort Sumter after the war.

Unknown Confederate sailors also have a cemetery there.

Another monument salutes the defenses of the harbor including forts Sumter, Moultrie, Johnson and Pemperton. Also, batteries Wagner, Gregg, Rutledge, Marion, Bee, Simkans, Marshall, Haskell, Beauregard, Ironclad Battery, Floating Battery, Battery Lamor and Secessionville.

Honoring Those Who defended. --B-Runner

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