Next stop on our magical history tour is fort macon state park, recently. Senator nathaniel macon of north carolina, who procured the funds to build the fort. Burnsides north carolina expedition during the american civil war. A system of stone jetties was constructed in the 1840s to control erosion. North carolina leaders recognized the need for coastal defenses to prevent such. Guide and brief history of fort macon state publications. Fort macon was named in honor of nathaniel macon, a u. Silently standing guard on the eastern point of bogue banks overlooking the entrance to beaufort harbor, fort macon is the centerpiece of one of the most visited north carolina state parks. Fort macon state park atlantic beach all you need to know. The cannonball house is known for being the only home in macon damaged by the civil war. Fort macon, bogue point on fort macon road, beaufort. Fort macon state park has multiple personalities as the site of a perfectly restored civil warera fort, a museumquality coastal education center and an unspoiled shoreline for swimming, surf fishing and beachcombing.
It is located at the east end of bogue banks and has water on 3 sides, the ocean, the sound and the inlet. But, in the grander scheme of things, the fort had very little impact on anything except that it was part of the founding of the state parks in north carolina, which this book addresses only in passing. Branch is fort macons onsite historian and has been part of the park ranger staff for over 20 years. Fort macon state park state park, north carolina, united states. Located on bogue banks near atlantic beach, fort macon state park is surrounded by. Fort macon state park was voted the north carolina state park of the year in 2015, and its no wonder. Macon, is rich with history and if the walls of our historic homes could talk imagine what they would say. Fort dobbs 1756, which was never completed, and fort hampton 1809. Known for exquisite design as well as impressive technology for the 1800s, the hay house offers five levels of architecture, art and history.
Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. The expansive 389 acre park, which features gorgeous inlet views, fantastic beaches, and plenty of history in plain view around every sand dune, always tops the list of crystal coast attractions that cant be missed. Macon white pages phone books in north carolina nc. In the 1700s, the naturalists travels book proved a vital piece on the southeastern united states. More precisely, they knocked on the front door and politely asked ordnance sargent alexander for the keys. This is a great book store to get local history books or any books about north carolina. Congress offered the sale of fort macon military reservation as surplus federal property in 1923. The brick walls of fort macon may not be able to talk, but a collection of etchings, drawings and photographs in a new book may go a long way. In the summer it offers fireworks and historical programs. North american forts fort macon history north carolina parks fort macon wikipedia fort macon. The old historic fort itself, standing today in venerable repose, harkens back to another time in our countrys history. The largest of north carolinas four national forests, nantahala encompasses nearly half the surface area of macon county. A north carolina state senator and american privateer, burns attacked and effectively defeated a number of british.
When you visit, be sure to watch the short video for a full history of the fort. Have the best day trip to fort macon state park spinnakers reach. The union forces suffered one killed, two soldiers and one seaman were wounded, while confederate losses were eight killed and mortally wounded, and sixteen were wounded. A brief history of fort macon and cape lookout military reservation 1834 1903, 1941 1945 earlier forts were located here, including. Without getting permission from anyone in north carolinas government, pender and his band of beaufort harbor guards caught a steamship over to fort macon and captured the facility. Fort macon state park is the second most visited state park in north carolina, with an annual visitation of 1. Fort macon state park, located outside the eastern borders of atlantic beach, is one of the most visited and highly acclaimed destinations along the crystal coast, and for good reason. To link to the entire object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed the entire object, paste this html. The fort macon civil war roundtable is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to encourage education, research, and serious discussion of the civil war time period the fort macon civil war roundtable is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to encourage education, research, and serious discussion of the civil war time period. In 1806, fort benjamin hawkins was established by president thomas jefferson as a protective fortification and a trading. Fivesided fort macon is constructed of brick and stone. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund.
Inside this beautiful home, you will find the original parlor furnishings of both phi mu sorority. The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in macon is 20 to 1. Lee, who later became a general of the confederate states army. Get a sense of what it was like to work in a port city.
Civil war in 1861 it was garrisoned for less than six years and in the hands of a single caretaker most of that time. Fort macon offers hiking and running trails and great vistas from the beaches. The perceived threat was from countries such as spain and britain, who had both invaded the port in the eighteenth century. For more about north carolinas history, arts, nature and culture, visit. Simon bernard and built by the us army corps of engineers. This book is about a fort that was obsolete when designed, was only intermittently utilized, and fell to federal forces in a single day during the early stages of the civil war. Restored by the civilian conservation corps in 1934 to 1935, the fort was garrisoned for the last time during world. Franklin, north carolina is located in the southwest corner of north carolina just east of tennessee and north of georgia and has a rich history. Fort macon was built as part of the third system of us fortifications, and was preceded by fort hampton of the second system.
Jan 07, 2020 this has always been a favorite for me. With the addition of the visitor center and museum, it is even better. Miscellaneous fort macon history friends of fort macon. History of the fort friends of fort macon fort macon. Fisher kept north carolinas port of wilmington open to blockade runners supplying necessary goods to confederate armies inland. The siege of fort macon took place from march 23 to april 26, 1862, on the outer banks of carteret county, north carolina. Apr 09, 2018 view of the inside and outside of fort macon, atlantic beach nc. The presentday site of franklin occupies nikwasi, an old cherokee town. Book retraces fort macons history in photographs news. The inlet was undefended during the american revolution. I grew up about an hour from atlantic beach and fort macon was an easy and frequent day trip for my family.
There are demonstrations by the 1st nc volunteer militia reenactors describing uniforms, weapons, equipment, etc. Fort macon state park history battlefield, how thick are the walls of a civil war fort battle concrete fortification facts coastal forts north carolina ocean ports us naval attack union navy gunboats. Burnsides army advanced on fort macon, a third system casemated masonry fort that commanded the channel to beaufort, 35 miles southeast of new berne. Establishing a system of state parks, north carolina purchased fort macon for one dollar, making it the second state park in 1924. It was named after north carolina s eminent statesman of the period, nathaniel macon. Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in. The fort was completed in december, 1834, and was improved with further modifications during 184146. It was named fort hampton for a north carolina revolutionary war hero. Visit and tour one of or many historic homes today. Macon county vital records can be found at the north carolina department of health which has copies of birth records after 19 and death records after 1930, copies of marriage since jan 1962 and a divorce records since 1958. It was named after north the war between the states began on april 12, 1861 and only two days elapsed before local north carolina militia forces from beaufort arrived to seize the fort for the state of north carolina and the confederacy. Burnside swept through eastern north carolina, and part of burnsides command under brig.
Learn the history about fort macon and other coastal forts of america. Discover 300 years of beauforts history and step back in time and experience some. Genealogy trails history group school records and histories. Nautical and aviation publishing company of america, 1999 the definitive history of the fort. Fort macon historic site atlantic beach, north carolina. According to our research of north carolina and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in macon, north carolina as of april 04, 2020.
The fort macon state park is the oldest state park in north carolina, having been established in 1936, and its also the home of the surprisingly intact fort macon an 1820s fort that was built in response to both pirate invasions and major american conflicts including the war of 1812 and the revolutionary war. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. They also stage a small skirmish involving yankee troops attacking the fort. Battle of fort macon, north carolina thomas legion. The union force invested the fort with siege works and, on april 26, opened an accurate fire on the fort, which soon breached the masonry walls.
Ambrose burnside arrived off the north carolina coast. Macon county postcards north carolina collection, university of north carolina at chapel hill macon county postcards source. The battle had been relatively bloodless, at least by standards that soon would be common in the civil war. Historic civil war fort macon north carolina postcards. The park combines beautiful landscapes with a fascinating history and plenty of.
A history 1999, and numerous articles in the dictionary of north carolina. Macon, georgia has a rich and diverse history whose origin is traced back over 17,000 years ago, as different tribes of native americans lived on the site that is now the ocmulgee mounds national historical park. Image courtesy of the north carolina office of archives and history, raleigh, nc. In fact, the nowiconic fort macon on the eastern edge of atlantic beach. View of the inside and outside of fort macon, atlantic beach nc. Where can find macon county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. This book store is located in fort macon so it is very convienent.
Macon countys greatest natural asset is possibly the nantahala national forest. A unique coastal village preserved by mary warshaw. And, the fort is a popular visitor destination, serving as a good example of military construction of the 1830s. We just received notice that starting tomorrow saturday march 21 all nc state park restroom facilities including those at fort macon are to be closed to the public in an effort to slow down the spread of covid19. Fort macon, located on the eastern tip of the bogue banks along north carolinas central coast, is an early19th century fort which has been restored as the centerpiece of one of the states busiest state parks. Fort macon, bogue point on fort macon road, beaufort, carteret county, nc contributor names historic american buildings survey, creator u. Browse photos and price history of this 1 bed, 1 bath, 402 sq. Exhib its and displays acquaint you with the forts history, and restored quarters. But as a result of public and political pressure within north carolina, the reservation was deeded to the state by a congressional act in june 1924 for use as a public park. Fort macon was the second area acquired by north carolina for public use in what has grown into the present system of state parks. The history of fort macon is interesting to locals. Civil war in 1861 it was garrisoned for less than six years and in the hands of a single caretaker most of that time the inner structure of the fort is shaped like an irregular pentagon and. Fort macon in carteret county, north carolina was one of a series of forts originally built to protect the states main deep ocean port, known as the beaufort inlet. Parke began the siege of confederateheld fort macon.
Scenes from the april 1862 surrender of fort macon on the cover of an. The fort was completed in december, 1834, and it was improved with further modification during 184146. Fort macon historic site, atlantic beach, north carolina. Paul branch, the siege of fort macon morehead city, nc. Oct 21, 20 the brick walls of fort macon may not be able to talk, but a collection of etchings, drawings and photographs in a new book may go a long way toward telling the story of the 187yearold military. The fort was constructed as part of a chain of forts which were built along the eastern seaboard between 18171865. Macon county, north carolina history, genealogy records. His publications include the siege of fort macon 1982, fort macon. Fort macon, bogue point on fort macon road, beaufort, carteret county, nc. One of the front columns of the home was damaged by a hotchkiss shell from fort hawkins during the civil war, but this lovely antebellum home was.
From its completion in 1834 until the start of the u. Fort macon state park atlantic beach all you need to. Fisher kept north carolinas port of wilmington open to blockade runners supplying necessary goods. While 389 acres certainly seems like a big parcel of land along on this skinny nc barrier island, fort macon state park is actually one of the smallest state parks in north carolina, and yet remains one of the most visited, with more than 1. A history 1999, and numerous articles in the dictionary of north carolina biography, the encyclopedia of north carolina, and other publications. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers.
White of mississippi, and was defended by 54 pieces of artillery and a garrison of five companies. Available at fort macon bookstore and at bookstores in morehead citybeaufort area. The north carolina department of natural and cultural resources has applied for fema public assistance program funding through the north carolina emergency management ncem as a subrecipient for repairs to the fort macon state park visitor center and fort museum. Home north carolina postcards historic civil war fort macon. Take a look at the rest of our homes and book today.
In late march, major general burnsides army advanced on fort macon, a casemated masonry fort that commanded the channel to beaufort, 35 miles southeast of new bern. We just received notice that starting tomorrow saturday march 21 all nc state park restroom facilities including those at fort macon are to be closed to. Mayaugust 2019 the in park brings concerts on friday, may 31, june 14, 28, july 12, 26, august 2, includes pop classics, orchestral band, cajun, bluegrass civil war era music. The union force invested the fort with siege works and on april 25 opened an accurate fire. We recommend booking fort macon tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Fort macon book store atlantic beach, north carolina. In 1806, fort benjamin hawkins was established by president thomas jefferson as a protective fortification and a trading post between the u. Fort macon atlantic beach 2020 all you need to know.
To link to this object, paste this link in email, im or document to embed this object, paste this html in website. History of macon county, georgia hays, louise frederick on. Just a short 3 mile ride from the main intersection in atlantic beach. North carolina history of health digital collection. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and. Fort macon state park local attraction beaufort hotel. Explore the history of fort macon state park in the museum room located in the fort casemates. Construction began in 1826 and lasted for eight years.
Fort macon is a third system fort designed by brigadier general simon bernard and built by the u. We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Parkes men captured morehead city and beaufort without resistance, then landed on bogue banks during march and april to fight to gain fort macon. Home state publications a guide and brief history of fort macon page 1 reference url share. Add or remove collections home north carolina postcards historic civil war fort macon reference url share.