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Earthwork remains of an 1862 Union battery overlooking Skull Creek, with cannons and an interpretive walk inside Hilton Head Plantation.

Fort Mitchel

Forts & Ruins · Hilton Head Free ★ 4.0

The earthwork remains of Fort Mitchel, a Union battery from 1862, overlook Skull Creek on Hilton Head Island. Visitors can explore the site's cannons and an interpretive walk within Hilton Head Plantation. This free attraction offers a quiet glimpse into Civil War history.

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Dining nearby

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Things to do nearby

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While you're here

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Venues nearby

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