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Here for your perusal is a vital map of Part of Charleston Harbor, embracing forts Moultrie, Sumter, Johnson, and Castle Pinckney, also Sullivan, James & Morris islands; and showing the position of the Star of the West, when fired into from Morris Island. It was taken in 1861.
Charleston Harbor (S.C.).
Scale ca. 1:31,000. Has portrait of Major Anderson, who commanded Sumter when it was fired on by the Star of the West, and when it was attacked by Beauregard and Rebel forces, starting the Civil War.
We have created this collection of photos mainly to serve as a vital educational resource. Contact curator@history-map.com for information or questions on this map.
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