CategorySouthern Early America

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 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 Physical Address Fort Morgan 51 Hwy. 180W Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Mailing Address Fort Morgan 110 Hwy. 180W Gulf Shores, AL 36542 Phone: 251-540-5257 Fax: 251-540-7665 The...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Fort Lee Historic Park Hudson Terrace Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Phone: 201-461 1776 Selected as a site to help defend New York and the Hudson Valley against the onslaught of the British...