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Fort Sumter

South Carolina, Charleston

The historic fort in Charleston Harbor where the demigods encounter a trap. The Civil War site holds mythological significance as a place where Roman and Greek forces clashed metaphorically.

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Visiting Tips

Fort Sumter is accessible by ferry from downtown Charleston. The fort is where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.

Book Appearances

The Mark of AthenaBook 3

The Argo II stops in Charleston. Annabeth, Piper, and Hazel visit the city's historic areas and encounter a trap.

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Coordinates: 32.7524, -79.8746