Fort Fisher was named for this man who was killed at the Battle of First Bull Run/Battle of Manassas.
From the July 24, 1861, Wilmington Daily Journal.
News from July 23, 1861, Richmond Dispatch.
"The body of Col. Fisher, of the North Carolina Sixth Regiment, who passed through here a few days ago at the head of a splendid command, was brought down by train last night; also, three others, whose names we did not learn."
--Old Secesh
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