Fort Sherman
Completed in 1862, this large earth fort
was designed to defend the great Union
blockade base on Hilton Head against
Confederate land attack. Named after
the first Union commander here, Gen.
Thomas W. Sherman, the fort consists
of two miles of earthworks enclosing
a 14-acre area. With other fortications
Fort Sherman formed part of a
defensive line 5 miles long across the
north end of the island.
Marker is on Sherman Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
