National Register of Historic Places
Fort Jesup
Fort Jesup is a historic place in Many, Sabine 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 66000381.
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Fort Jesup
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About this place
What is Fort Jesup?
Fort Jesup, also known as Fort Jesup State Historic Site or Fort Jesup or Fort Jesup State Monument, was built in 1822, 22 miles (35 km) west of Natchitoches, Louisiana, to protect the United States border with New Spain and to return order to the Neutral Strip. Originally named Cantonment Jesup, the fort operated from 1822 until 1846. After the abandonment of the fort in 1846, the United States federal government continued to own the abandoned fort site until the privatization of the site in 1869.
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Listing details
- Name
- Fort Jesup
- City
- Many
- County
- Sabine County
- State
- Louisiana
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000381
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 31.61218, -93.40106
When was Fort Jesup listed on the National Register?
Fort Jesup was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Fort Jesup located?
Fort Jesup is located in Many, Sabine County, Louisiana at approximately 31.61218, -93.40106. See the map above.
Is Fort Jesup a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort Jesup is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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