Question: Which North Carolina fort is noted as the longest-running active-duty fort in the country, serving for more than 250 years?
Answer: Fort Johnston in Southport is considered the longest-running active-duty fort in the country. In 1745, Gov. Gabriel Johnston ordered that construction begin on it at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, to serve as protection for the lower Cape Fear and the town of Brunswick. It remained active through various conflicts and now serves as a museum and visitors center.
