CategorySouthern Early America

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 The War of 1812 demonstrated the weakness of existing coastal defenses and prompted the United States government into beginning construction on an improved chain of coastal...

Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Fort Hunt was part of the Harbor Defenses of Washington D.C. and was commanded by Fort Washington, located across the Potomac River in Maryland. It was inactive between 1933 and...