The militia remained at the fort for the remainder of 1813. Meanwhile, the fort's armament was increased by two 6-pdrs. and a 4-pdr..
In 1814, the enlistments of the N.C. militia was expiring and other militia from the state replaced them.
The State of North Carolina protested the federal government's lack of protection and the militia was replaced by elements of the 43rd U.S. Infantry who remained at the fort until the end of the war.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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