Brunswick Town
Burned by the British
State: North Carolina
County: Brunswick County
Founded: 1726
Abandoned: 1776
Peak Population: Colonial port
Brunswick Town was North Carolina's most important colonial port until Wilmington eclipsed it. The British burned the town in 1776 during the Revolution. Foundations, a colonial church ruin (St. Philip's), and Civil War Fort Anderson remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Burned by British in 1776
- St. Philip's Church ruins
- Civil War Fort Anderson on site
Location
Address: Brunswick Town State Historic Site, NC
Coordinates: 34.0167, -77.9667