{"product_id":"fort-macon-nc-north-carolina-civil-war-chrome-postcard-unused","title":"Fort Macon NC North Carolina Civil War Chrome Postcard Unused","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage postcard showcases Fort Macon, built in 1834, highlighting its historical significance and masonry craftsmanship. Unused with vibrant colors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Distributed by Marion House, NC \u003cbr\u003e• 3D Natural Color Reproduction \u003cbr\u003e• Standard postcard dimensions \u003cbr\u003e• Unused and ready for collection or mailing\u003cbr\u003e_____________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a vintage postcard featuring an aerial view of Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. The image shows the restored 19th-century coastal pentagonal masonry fort, which is the centerpiece of one of North Carolina's most visited state parks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign and Purpose: Constructed between 1826 and 1834, the fort was designed to guard Beaufort Inlet and Beaufort Harbor from foreign naval threats. \u003cbr\u003eArchitectural Features: The structure features a central parade ground, powder magazines, counterfire rooms with cannon emplacements, and a wide moat that could be flooded with water from Bogue Sound for protection. \u003cbr\u003eMilitary Roles: During the Civil War, it was seized by the Confederacy in 1861 but recaptured by Union forces in 1862 after a 30-day siege. It later served as a federal prison and was utilized during the Spanish-American War and World War II. \u003cbr\u003eState Park Status: North Carolina purchased the fort for one dollar in 1923, and it officially opened as a state park in 1936. It was the second area acquired for the state park system. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Smoot's Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48843387470041,"sku":"60806","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2482\/4793\/files\/kvEE1Pz3_0.jpg?v=1782164263","url":"https:\/\/smootsfarm.com\/products\/fort-macon-nc-north-carolina-civil-war-chrome-postcard-unused","provider":"Smoot's Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}