Fort Howell
About this property
Fort Howell is an earthworks fort built in 1864 during the American Civil War, located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It was named in honor of Union Army Brigadier General Joshua B. Howell, and Its primary function was to protect Mitchelville, a Freedman's town located to its east. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places on June 15, 2011. It was named as a site on the National Park Service's Network to Freedom, Underground Railroad. It is also a site on the Civil War Discovery Trail http://www.civilwar.org/civil-war-discovery-trail/ The Fort is owned by the Hilton Head Island Land Trust, Inc., a non-profit organization whose goal is to protect and preserve the Fort in perpetuity.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 11000371. It was listed on June 14, 2011.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Howell listed on the National Register?
Fort Howell was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 2011.
What type of historic resource is Fort Howell?
Fort Howell is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Howell?
The period of significance for Fort Howell is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1864.
Can I research the history near Fort Howell?
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