Last updated: October 10, 2024
Place
Battery Huger
NPS
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Location:
Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbor
Amenities
7 listed
Gifts/Souvenirs/Books, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Restroom - Family, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Water - Bottle-Filling Station
The US Army constructed Battery Huger, an Endicott Period battery on Fort Sumter, from 1898-99. The structure was named for Revolutionary War general Isaac Huger. Along with Endicott Period batteries on Sullivan's Island, Battery Huger protected Charleston Harbor from naval surface attack. The structure mounted two breechloading 12-inch rifles, which fired 1,000 pound shells. One rifle sat on a disappearing carriage while the other rifle sat on a barbette mount. Serving until 1941, both of the rifles were replaced with four 90 mm anti-aircraft guns, which were removed in 1947 upon deactivation of the battery.
Battery Huger extends from near the northern walls (left face and right face of the fort) to the gorge wall of Fort Sumter. It occupies about one third of the parade ground. Today, the ground floor has accessible restrooms. Fort Sumter's museum is located in the former site of the gun emplacement of the disappearing rifle on the second floor, or gun deck. America's National Parks also has a museum shop on the second floor. The top of Battery Huger has a panoramic view of Charleston Harbor and serves as an observation deck.
Battery Huger extends from near the northern walls (left face and right face of the fort) to the gorge wall of Fort Sumter. It occupies about one third of the parade ground. Today, the ground floor has accessible restrooms. Fort Sumter's museum is located in the former site of the gun emplacement of the disappearing rifle on the second floor, or gun deck. America's National Parks also has a museum shop on the second floor. The top of Battery Huger has a panoramic view of Charleston Harbor and serves as an observation deck.