Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Approximate area. The map shows only a rough area for this place, not an exact location.
Real history
Fort Proctor was built in 1856 and never garrisoned; erosion has left it standing in water (Wikipedia, Fox 8).
Ghost stories
We found no well-sourced ghost legends for this place. It is listed for its abandoned history.
Then and now

Public access
Access unverified No operator posts access; the fort stands in open water (Fox 8). Pin is approximate. Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
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