First Shot of the War of Secession
historic site
- Material
- stone
- Inscription
- 1861 - 1961 At half past four on the morning of April 12, 1861, from a mortar near this spot on Fort Johnson, the first shot of the War of Secession was fired...
- On the Fort Johnson Road Scenic Highway
- 4.0 mi off the Mathis Ferry Road Scenic Highway
- 4.8 mi off the Riverland Drive Scenic Highway
- 6.9 mi off the Long Point Road Scenic Highway
Overlooks nearby
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:24 | 18:59 | 19:31 |
| June solstice | 06:13 | 19:55 | 20:31 |
| September equinox | 07:08 | 18:45 | 19:18 |
| December solstice | 07:19 | 16:41 | 17:18 |
Local time (America/New_York).
32.75125, -79.89777
Elevation 8 m (modelled from terrain)