I'm near Beaufort, SC this weekend to spend some time on one of the barrier islands. As I'm not meeting with my group until a little later this morning, I decided to drive to nearby Fort Fremont. This remnant of the Spanish-American War era was built in 1899 and has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.
It's only a twenty or so minute drive from my hotel to the fort and once I arrived, I parked the car and explored the ground around the fort on foot. A nice footpath has been installed that offers nice views of what remains of the facility. It's essentially a series of concrete bunkers with gun batteries sitting on top of them. The guns have long since been removed, but it's obvious where they once rested. Climbing to the top of the fortification, one can look out onto Port Royal Sound, which had been a important strategic inlet.
As time for me to leave approaches, I start to head back to the car. I always find it fascinating to visit these historic locations and while the fort was never involved in any significant battle, it's still a interesting to think of the men that were stationed here and their dedication to defending our nation.
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