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Morris Island

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Morris Island in South Carolina, USA, is an island in Charleston Harbor . The island lies in the outer reaches of the harbor, and was thus a strategic location in the American Civil War.

The island was heavily fortified to defend the harbor, with the fortifications centered on Fort Wagner. It was the scene of heavy fighting during the Siege of Charleston, and is perhaps best known today as the scene of the last charge of the 54th Massachussetts Regiment , an African-American regiment. The regiment and its final charge were immortalized in the film Glory.

Morris Island is also the site of an old lighthouse.

Erosion has destroyed a great deal of the old fortifications on the island, including some parts of Fort Wagner. However, a greater danger to the old fort, and the lighthouse, are plans to commercially develop Morris Island as a luxury residential area. Certain groups are fighting to have the island declared a national historical park, or added to the Fort Sumter park.

External links

  • Morris Lighthouse http://www.savethelight.org/
  • Morris Guide http://www.sciway.net/city/morrisisland.html


Last updated: 01-28-2005 06:27:08
Last updated: 02-26-2005 13:15:49