The Battery (Charleston, South Carolina)
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park, place with historical importance, interesting place, embankment
The Battery was fortified during the Civil War to protect the city against Union troops. It is a great place to stroll and look at both the beautiful homes and the water. Ft Sumter is visible from the wall.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battery_Park_(Charleston)
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 32°46'16"N 79°56'7"W
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- Botany Bay Plantation Wildlife Management Area 38 km
- Morgan Island 65 km
- Hunting Island State Park 67 km
- Francis Marion National Forest 76 km
- Hobcaw Barony 90 km
- Santee State Park 102 km
- Brookgreen Gardens 114 km
- Congaree National Park 148 km
- Lee State Natural Area 164 km
- South of Broad 0.2 km
- Harleston Village 1.2 km
- The French Quarter 1.3 km
- Radcliffeborough 1.9 km
- Mazyck-Wraggborough 2 km
- Waggborough 2.5 km
- Port of Charleston, Columbus Street Terminal 2.9 km
- Charleston Harbor 3.2 km
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