It was named after General Thomas Sumter, a hero of the American Revolution. Therefore it is spelled without a "p". It is pronounced as if it does have a "p" but it really doesn't.
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Fort Sumter was attacked in April of 1861.
It was P.G.T. Beauregard, under orders from Jefferson Davis. The date was April 12th 1861.
Because the men at Fort Sumter got sent some ships with supplies such as food,ammo,etc. and the Confederacy(Southerners)were mad about this.So they attacked,and a day after,the North surrendered,which,in terms,lead to the Brother VS Brother war.Hope this is Useful!