National Register of Historic Places
Port Hudson
Port Hudson is a historic place in Port Hudson, East Feliciana County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74002349.
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Port Hudson
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About this place
What is Port Hudson?
The Port Hudson State Historic Site is located on the Mississippi River north of Baton Rouge in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, just outside the limits of Port Hudson and in the vicinity of Jackson. The site preserves a portion of the fortifications and battle area of the longest siege in American history, during the American Civil War from May 23 through July 9, 1863. The state of Louisiana maintains the site, which includes a museum about the siege, artillery displays, redoubts, and interpretive plaques. Historical reenactments are held each year. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974, significant as the first place where African-American military units fought for the Union Army under African-American field leadership.
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Listing details
- Name
- Port Hudson
- City
- Port Hudson
- County
- East Feliciana County
- State
- Louisiana
- Listed on the National Register
- May 30, 1974
- NRIS reference number
- 74002349
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 30.68751, -91.29145
When was Port Hudson listed on the National Register?
Port Hudson was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1974.
Where is Port Hudson located?
Port Hudson is located in Port Hudson, East Feliciana County, Louisiana at approximately 30.68751, -91.29145. See the map above.
Is Port Hudson a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Port Hudson is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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