Battery White
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Battery White was an artillery battery constructed by the Confederates during the American Civil War. Built in 1862–63 to defend Winyah Bay on the South Carolina coast, the battery was strongly situated and constructed; however, it was inadequately manned, and was captured without resistance during the final months of the war.
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Battery White | |
Location | 1228 Belle Isle Road[1] |
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Nearest city | Georgetown, South Carolina |
Coordinates | 33°18′13″N 79°17′38″W |
Built | 1862 |
NRHP reference No. | 77001222[2] |
Added to NRHP | November 16, 1977 |
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The battery is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It is located on private land, but is open to the public.