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Battlefield | State/County Park

Fort Dorchester

An oyster-shell, “tabby,” fortress, originally constructed here during the French and Indian War, was restored, and occupied by both the British and Patriots.

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South Carolina Shape of the state of South Carolina with a dot showing the location of Fort Dorchester Historic Site

Shape of the state of South Carolina with a dot showing the location of Fort Dorchester Historic Site

300 State Park Rd Summerville, SC 29485

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