National Register of Historic Places
Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson is a historic place in Triumph, Plaquemines County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000379.
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Fort Jackson
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About this place
What is Fort Jackson?
Fort Jackson is a historic masonry fort located 40 miles (64 km) up river from the mouth of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. It was constructed as a coastal defense of New Orleans, between 1822 and 1832, and it was a battle site during the American Civil War. It is a National Historic Landmark. It was damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and its condition is threatened. It is marked Battery Millar on some maps, for the Endicott era work built nearby it.
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The record
Listing details
- Name
- Fort Jackson
- City
- Triumph
- County
- Plaquemines County
- State
- Louisiana
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000379
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 29.35681, -89.45480
When was Fort Jackson listed on the National Register?
Fort Jackson was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Fort Jackson located?
Fort Jackson is located in Triumph, Plaquemines County, Louisiana at approximately 29.35681, -89.45480. See the map above.
Is Fort Jackson a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Jackson is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.