Fort St Philip
- Address: LA 23
- Vicinity: 2.5 mi SE of Triumph, E bank of Mississippi River
Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
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1861/01/08 | Louisiana governor, Thomas Overton Moore, orders the Louisiana militia to seize the Federal arsenal at Baton Rouge, Fort Jackson, Fort St Philip, Fort Pike, the New Orleans Barracks and Fort Macomb. | Beginning of the American Civil War | ||||
1862/04/18 | David Farragut | Union Flag Officer | Farragut orders the bomb vessels and armed steamers, under the command of D D Porter, to commence bombardment on Fort Jackson and Fort St Philip, located about 70 mi (110 km) below New Orleans. | Capture of New Orleans |
Particulars for Fort St Philip: | |
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Area of Significance | Exploration-settlement |
Structure Type | Fortification |
Criteria | Historic Event |
Area of Significance | Military |
Level of Significance | National |
Owner | Private |
Sight Category | Structure |
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