National Register of Historic Places
Fort St. Philip
Fort St. Philip 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 66000380.
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Fort St. Philip
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About this place
What is Fort St. Philip?
Fort St. Philip is a historic masonry fort located on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, about 40 miles (64 km) upriver from its mouth in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, just opposite Fort Jackson on the other side of the river. It formerly served as military protection of New Orleans, some 80 miles (130 km) up the river, and of the lower Mississippi River.
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Listing details
- Name
- Fort St. Philip
- City
- Triumph
- County
- Plaquemines County
- State
- Louisiana
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000380
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 29.36359, -89.46604
When was Fort St. Philip listed on the National Register?
Fort St. Philip was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Fort St. Philip located?
Fort St. Philip is located in Triumph, Plaquemines County, Louisiana at approximately 29.36359, -89.46604. See the map above.
Is Fort St. Philip a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort St. Philip is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.