National Register of Historic Places

Fort Pringle

James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina
Listed
August 10, 1982
Type
Structure
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
82004790

About this property

Fort Pringle is a historic artillery battery located at James Island, Charleston, South Carolina. It was built in 1863, as part of the James Island Siege Line and protect the Stono River, Johns Island and lower James Island. At the close of the war it was armed with nine heavy cannons. The earthen redoubt's river face measures approximately 360 feet, the right or upstream face 160 feet, the left or downstream face 400 feet, and the rear face approximately 520 feet in length. It has a 7.5 to 12.5 foot high parapet wall and 12.5 feet tall powder magazine. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Location

James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina
32.71394, -79.98509

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When was Fort Pringle listed on the National Register?

Fort Pringle was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 10, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Fort Pringle?

Fort Pringle is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Pringle?

The period of significance for Fort Pringle is recorded as the early_republic era.

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