Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts The last surviving blockhouse of Fort Morrow (locally known as Fort Marr), a removal era military post built on the old Federal Road near the Conasauga River, now stands on the...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Ship Island came to the forefront of U.S. history during the War of 1812 when a British fleet assembled at Ship Island to prepare for an attack on New Orleans. The troops of...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Fort Matanzas 8635 A1A South St. Augustine, FL 32080 Visitor Information Phone: 904-471-0116 Headquarters Phone: 904-471-0116 Throughout its history, the story of Fort Matanzas has...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Fort McAllister Historic State Park 3894 Fort McAllister Road Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324 Phone: 912-727-2339 Located on the south bank of the Ogeechee River, east of Richmond...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Entering the Post Anyone entering Fort McPherson and Fort Gillem should be prepared to show a military-issued identification card. Anyone entering either post also should be...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts At the start of the Creek Civil War, settlers north of Mobile, particularly mixed-blood Creeks from the lower towns, began to take refuge with the American settlers in the stockades...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Fort Monroe, Virginia (also known as Fortress Monroe ) is a military installation located at Old Point Comfort on the tip of the Virginia Peninsula at the mouth of Hampton Roads on...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Almost 70 miles (112.9 km) west of Key West lies a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand, called the Dry Tortugas. Along with the surrounding shoals and waters...
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