Historic Forts in Louisiana

7 forts across 3 eras · 1 still active military base today.

Quick Statistics

7

Total forts

3

Eras represented

1

Active bases today

3

Open to visitors

6

Coastal defense

Forts by Era

Civil WarMost common4 · 57%

War of 18122 · 29%

World War II1 · 14%

Map of Forts in Louisiana

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All Forts in Louisiana

American Civil WarFort JacksonPlaquemines Parish · est. 1822-1832 Civil WarFort LivingstonGrand Isle · est. 1841 War of 1812, American Civil WarFort MacombOrleans Parish, New Orleans · est. 1822 War of 1812, American Civil WarFort PikeOrleans Parish, near New Orleans and Slidell · est. 1819 World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War🪖 Active BaseFort PolkVernon Parish, near Leesville · est. 1941 American Civil WarFort Proctor / Fort BeauregardSt. Bernard Parish · est. 1856 Civil WarFort St. PhilipPlaquemines Parish · est. 1746

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