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Fort Sumter by Ferry

NOTICE: These addresses are for GPS locations only, not for mail.

Ferries departing from Liberty Square in Charleston:
340 Concord Street, Charleston, SC 29401

Ferries departing from Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant:
40 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464


Fort Sumter by Private Boat

There is no address for Fort Sumter Island. Use the coordinate set of your choice below:

GPS: N 32 45.146    W 79 52.500

Latitude/Longitude: N32 45 08      W79 52 29
                           (32.752434)    (-79.87499)


Fort Moultrie and Park Headquarters

GPS and Mailing Address:
1214 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482

Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
The palmetto tree has been a symbol of South Carolina since June 28, 1776 because the first Fort Moultrie was built of palmetto logs. The 9-1/2 hour battle of Sullivan's Island was the Revolutionary War's first decisive victory of American forces over the British Navy.

Last Updated: September 02, 2007 at 11:40 EST