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The Fort was named for Revolutionary War general Thomas Sumter (1734-1832), who also served as a US Representative (1789-93, 1797-1801), Senator (1801-10), and minister to Brazil (1810-11).
Sumter served with the British forces of Edward Braddock (1755) and John Forbes (1758) in their expeditions against Fort Duquesne in the French and Indian War, and later he fought against the Cherokee. He settled (1765) in South Carolina. Like Francis Marion, he formed a guerrilla band in the Revolution and harassed the British in the Carolinas. He and the British leader, Banastre Tarleton, struck at each other through 1780. The "gamecock of the Revolution," as Sumter was called, was successful at Hanging Rock, barely escaped with his life at Fishing Creek, was repulsed in a raid on the British post at Rocky Mount, but won again at Blackstock.
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Fort Sumner was named for General Edwin Ambrose Sumner (1797 - 1863).
He was a Union Army Officer during the Civil War and the oldest field commander of any army corps on either side.
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Where was the location of Fort Sumter?
Fort Sumter "is" in Charleston, South Carolina.
How many Americans died in Fort Sumter battle?
Based on all the history about Fort Sumter, it seems that there were no deaths associated with the battle of Fort Sumter.
Who was the man in control of Fort Sumter?
Fort Sumter was commanded by Major Robert Anderson.
What was the height of the walls at Fort Sumter?
The walls of Fort Sumter were fifty feet high.
What was the importance of the Firing on Fort Sumter?
The firing at Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the Civil War.
What were Lincoln's choices in regard to fort Sumter?
his choise's were to resuply Fort Sumter
Is fort Sumter a museum?
Fort Sumter was a fort back when Lincoln was president.
What goemtric shape was fort Sumter?
Fort Sumter was a pentagon.
What is the nickname for fort Sumter?
what is the nickname for the battle fort sumter
After whom was fort barrette named?
Fort Barrette in Hawaii was named after General John Davenport Barrette.
What town was Fort Sumter in?
Fort Sumter is in Charleston, South Carolina.
What are the south's nicknames in the fort Sumter?
what are the souths nickname for the fort sumter
Where did the battle fort Sumter took place?
Fort Sumter in SC.
Where was were first shots of the revolution fired?
at Fort Sumter
What states is Fort Sumter?
Fort Sumter is located in South Carolina .
How many cannons were there at fort Sumter?
There were 13 cannons at Fort Sumter.
Was Fort Sumter a battle?
There was a battle for Fort Sumter in the American Civil War.
