Record #:

32242

Author(s):

Williams, Steve

Abstract:

After a failed marriage and unhappy with working, Robert Harrell decided to move onto state owned property at Fort Fisher, NC and live off the land. With an abandoned WWI pillbox as his shelter, Harrell lived primarily off of crabs and shellfish. With a popular following and ever-increasing number of visitors, Harrell has become one of the most popular attractions in NC.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 26 Issue 13, Nov 1958, p24, por

Subject(s):

Fort Fisher (New Hanover County); Hermits--Fort Fisher