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Battery Van Swearingen

Van Swearingen armed
An armed Battery Van Swearingen

Quick Facts

Period Built: 1898, Endicott Period

Location: Directly west of Batteries Cullum and Sevier

Notable Features: A U-shaped concrete structure with two levels: the upper level features two gun emplacements (4.7 inch guns) and the lower level was used to store ammunition and equipment.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Last updated: January 8, 2020