Fort jackson savannah georgia. 1812 and the civil war and is now a popular. Old fort jackson is also a national historic landmark. Named for james jackson the fort is the oldest standing fort in georgia.
Only minutes away from historic downtown savannah you can experience unique views of savannahs riverfront and walk on the grounds of one of the oldest brick fortifications on the east coast. Visiting old fort jackson plan on spending at least 1 hour when you visit the fort. Historic city of savannah.
Georgia stands on the eastern edge of the. Fort james jackson or old fort jackson or fort jackson was built between 1808 and 1812 to protect savannah georgia from attack by sea. In 1776 savannah residents built an earthen fort which was destroyed by the construction of fort jackson.
It stands on the banks of the. Discover old fort jackson the cannons still fire daily at old fort jackson the oldest brick fort in georgia. Foreign attack the fort survived the war of.
It was not the first fort to occupy the site however. Address 1 fort jackson road savannah ga 31404 gps coordinates n 320819 w 0810361 old fort jackson is located on the southern bank of the savannah river a few miles east of savannahs historic district. It hosts the fort jackson maritime museum.
It was manned during the war of 1812 and confederate forces used it as headquarters of the savannah river defenses during most of the civil war. As you leave the tybee depot the site of the c. Construction of fort jackson was begun in 1808.
Named for james jackson the fort is the oldest standing fort in georgia. Named in honor of james jackson 17571806 a british born political figure in georgia fort jackson was constructed between 1808 and 1812 to. Old fort jackson is a must see national historic landmark offering daily cannon firings and exciting interactive programs for adults kids and families.
This well preserved military museum on the savannah river is less than 2 miles from savannahs historic district and is open for touring seven days a week. S georgia is directly in front near a cannon embankment. It was garrisoned by union troops after the citys surrender in december 1864.
Built in 1808 to protect savannah from. During the war of 1812 local militias and us.