Fort Jackson (Old Fort Jackson) – Savannah, GA

The story

The oldest standing fort in Georgia, now operated by the Coastal Heritage Society. Features cannon firings, Civil War reenactments, and exhibits on Savannah's maritime military history. The fort offers panoramic views of passing container ships on the Savannah River.

Everything that was here

1924–present · still open
Fort Jackson (Old Fort Jackson)Historic Site / Museum
The oldest standing fort in Georgia, now operated by the Coastal Heritage Society. Features cannon firings, Civil War reenactments, and exhibits on Savannah's maritime military history. The fort offers panoramic views…
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1861–1864
Fort Jackson (Confederate Defense)Military Fort
Confederate forces garrisoned and expanded the fort, adding heavy cannons and an earthwork battery. It was the headquarters of Savannah's river defenses. The CSS Georgia, an ironclad, was anchored nearby as a floating…
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1808–1861
Fort James Jackson (Original Brick Fort)Military Fort
Named for James Jackson, Georgia's governor and Revolutionary War hero. Built as a brick fortification to defend the river approach to Savannah. Expanded and improved several times before the Civil War.
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