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Fort St. Leon
River Rd., Belle Chasse,
LA,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
29° 53' 24.306",
-89° 54' 36.9936"
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Louisiana State
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Designed by De Verges and garrisoned in 1754, but abandoned in 1792. Because of strategic value it was rebuilt by Latour in 1808 and garrisoned to defend New Orleans; Destroyed by Adm. Farragut during Civil War in advance up river.
Last updated: 7/27/2009 15:10:00 |
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Related Themes: C.S.A., Confederate States of America, Confederacy
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Fort St. Leon Historical Marker Location Map, Belle Chasse, Louisiana
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