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Expedition to Fenwick Island

1862
South Carolina
Era
Civil War
Year
1862
Location
South Carolina
Status
Historical record
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The Battle

History & Significance

Expedition to Fenwick Island was a Civil War engagement fought in South Carolina, 1862.

Forces engaged
Union: (No Reports.); Confederate not detailed
Around this battlefield

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Occupation of Edisto Island
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Approximate area near Fenwick Island. Suspected location: shown on Fenwick Island. The exact site of the engagement has not been confirmed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Expedition to Fenwick Island take place?
Expedition to Fenwick Island took place in 1862.
Where was Expedition to Fenwick Island fought?
Expedition to Fenwick Island was fought in South Carolina, United States.
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Historic Sites near Expedition to Fenwick Island

Prospect Hill
Industrial ยท 3.4 mi
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Industrial ยท 4.2 mi
Peter's Point Plantation
Industrial ยท 4.2 mi
Frogmore
Industrial ยท 4.9 mi
Middleton's Plantation
Industrial ยท 5.2 mi
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