Morris Island, South Carolina. The Beacon House after the struggle for Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863.

The Beacon House after the struggle for Fort Wagner

You are viewing an impressive image of Morris Island, South Carolina. The Beacon House after the struggle for Fort Wagner, July 18, 1863. It was the headquarters of General W.H. Davis of the 104th Pennsylvania and had also been used by General Gillmore as a signal station. It was taken in 1863 by Haas & Peale.

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