North Carolina Gazetteer
Fort Hampton (historical) is a historical feature (military) in Carteret County. The primary coordinates for Fort Hampton (historical) places it within the NC 28516 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Fort Hampton (historical) |
| Category: | North Carolina physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Historical |
| Class: | Military |
| Description: | Equipped with 6 18-pounder cannons. |
| History: | Built in 1808-9. Named for Andrew Hampton, a Revolutionary War hero. Destroyed by erosion in a hurricane in 1825. |
| County: | Carteret County |
| Latitude: | 34.6972222 |
| Longitude: | -76.675 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Fort Hampton (historical): Fort Hampton (historical).
NOTE: This map shows the HISTORICAL LOCATION of a feature that is no longer visible!
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