CategorySouthern Early America

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts After its capture in 1862, Nashville was developed by Union forces into the most fortified city in North America. A series of forts ringed the city, the largest and southernmost...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Fort New Salem Foundation, Inc. 1 KD Hurley Blvd. Salem, WV 26426 E-Mail [email protected] Fort New Salem is a representative frontier log house settlement of...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts History Fort Pickens was the largest of a group of forts designed to fortify Pensacola Harbor. Constructed between 1829-1834, Pickens supplemented Fort Barrancas, Fort McRee, and...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Fort Pillow State Historical Park 3122 Park Road Henning , TN 38041 Phone: 731-738-5581 or 731-738-5731 Fax: 731-738-9117 Recreational Opportunities * Camping * Group Camping *...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Castillo de San Marcos NM 1 South Castillo Drive St. Augustine, FL 32084 Visitor Information Phone: 904-829-6506 Fax 904-823-9388 Location The Castillo de San Marcos National...

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...