The Legend Of Robert Harrill - The Ft. Fisher Hermit

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  • čas přidán 10. 11. 2022
  • Join me for the story of the Ft. Fisher Hermit, Robert Harrill. Today we’ll explore historical Ft. Fisher in search of the W.W.II bunker that Harrill called home for nearly 20 years on the southern banks of Kure Beach, NC.
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Komentáře • 19

  • @jenniferjohnson1283
    @jenniferjohnson1283 Před rokem +8

    Robert was my granddaddy’s uncle, and though he passed 10 years before I was born, it’s comforting to know that he left such an imprint on our beautiful spot of coast line. He had a sad ending but obviously lived a happy life full of friends and admirers while enjoying the slow Island ways. Thank you for sharing his story!

    • @petemartin6270
      @petemartin6270 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Robert was my grandmother's uncle, i believe. Lela Harrill, married name Lela Davis. i think we might be cousins.
      family lore about Robert was darker than his legacy now. who knows what was the truth. regardless, i've yet to go to Wilmington and visit his home, but i need to.

  • @NoProJoe
    @NoProJoe Před 11 měsíci +3

    I use to walk that trail a couple times a month. It's beautiful out there. I'm glad you mentioned the mosquitoes. They are ridiculous around his bunker. They will carry you away depending on the time of year. Great video!

    • @DraysWorld
      @DraysWorld  Před 11 měsíci +1

      I was almost carried away by those blood suckers. Such a cool place to hang out though.

    • @NoProJoe
      @NoProJoe Před 11 měsíci +2

      @@DraysWorld absolutely. Right across the Cape Fear from Ft Fisher is another cool place. Ft Anderson and Brunswick Town.

  • @Brad-gk9jd
    @Brad-gk9jd Před 4 dny +1

    I remember seeing him.

    • @DraysWorld
      @DraysWorld  Před 4 dny

      I would have loved to have met him

  • @franknewt2202
    @franknewt2202 Před rokem +3

    Newton Cemetery is where my original ancestors are buried . The wandered into the Cape Fear River in 1742 and settled in Federal Point . Generation or so later family started settling in Southport NC across the river . Originally 200 acres of Newton land it has a very interesting history . Great You Tube video . Thanks for showing the original homestead and cemetery .

  • @svenlarsen9732
    @svenlarsen9732 Před rokem +2

    Love the Robert Harrill Hermit story.🤙🏻

  • @candicegill6047
    @candicegill6047 Před rokem +2

    Such a cool story. We were just there a few years ago. Wish I had known about this to check it out.

  • @jakethomason5495
    @jakethomason5495 Před 9 měsíci +2

    omg, bro. you found all the best spots i went growing up on vacation?

  • @georgeeverette3912
    @georgeeverette3912 Před 9 měsíci +4

    I imagine the punks that killed him are still alive today. Maybe one of them will confess their sinful deed and save their soul. The police chief that covered their crime, well it's to late for him.

  • @VinceMediaTV
    @VinceMediaTV Před rokem +1

    Amazing story.

  • @ItCanChangeYouToo
    @ItCanChangeYouToo Před 2 měsíci

    Very familiar with Harrill, but never heard of the second hermit, the pastor, or the pier preaching!

  • @hunterbrown910
    @hunterbrown910 Před rokem +1

    Great video!

  • @MoviemaniaNick
    @MoviemaniaNick Před rokem +1

    Cool video Drayton.

  • @luispacheco2230
    @luispacheco2230 Před 5 měsíci

    In late summer, the newborn sea turtles would hatch. Many couldn't make it to the sea. They'd get stuck in the four-wheel drive tracks in the sand. The sun would roast them. Ft. Fisher. So much for Protective Species ¿

  • @user-rd6ru7jw2o
    @user-rd6ru7jw2o Před rokem +2

    Grew up in Wilmington, remember well when he died. Respectfully done, only one gentle point of constructive criticism. Please pronounce "Kure" correctly! It's "Cure-ee." Thank you!