In the early 19th century, Grand Terre Island was the home to pirates under Lafitte.
The fort was begun in 1834, but work soon stopped. It resumed in 1841 under the direction of Major P.G.T. Beauregard, U.S. Army. A lighthouse was added in 1856. Construction was stooped by the Civil War and never resumed after that.
It was occupied temporarily by Confederates and used to protect blockade runners using the Barataria Pass.. At one time, the fort had four companies, comprising 300 men along with 15 cannons. It was abandoned after the fall of New Orleans to Farragut.
Most of the fort was destroyed by a hurricane in 1872 and most of its guns removed in 1889. One whole side is gone and it is only accessible by boat.
--Old B-R'er
Showing posts with label Fort Livingston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fort Livingston. Show all posts
Monday, May 1, 2017
Fort Livingston, Louisiana-- Part 1: Named for Edward Livingston
On April 27, 2017, I posted about the surrender of this fort in Louisiana on April 27, 1862. . I had never heard of it before. I was familiar with Forts Jackson and St. Philip, but not this one.
From Wikipedia.
Fort Livingston is a 19th century coastal defense fort located at Grand Terre Island in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was named for Edward Livingston, one-time mayor of New York City, U.S. senator from Louisiana and U.S. Secretary of State under President Andrew Jackson.
It was listed on the NRHP in 1974.
Today, part of the fort still stands but is mostly in ruins.
--Old B-Runner
From Wikipedia.
Fort Livingston is a 19th century coastal defense fort located at Grand Terre Island in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was named for Edward Livingston, one-time mayor of New York City, U.S. senator from Louisiana and U.S. Secretary of State under President Andrew Jackson.
It was listed on the NRHP in 1974.
Today, part of the fort still stands but is mostly in ruins.
--Old B-Runner
Thursday, April 27, 2017
April 27, 1862: Fort Livingston in Louisiana Surrenders
APRIL 27TH, 1862: Fort Livingston, Bastian Bay, Louisiana, surrendered to the Navy. Boat crew from the USS Kittatinny raised the United States flag over the fort.
--Old B-Runner
--Old B-Runner
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Naval Happenings 150 Years Ago: April 26th to 28th: Fall of Fort Macon
APRIL 26TH
Farragut issues orders for fleet to give thanks to God for the victory at New Orleans.
Fort Macon, NC, surrenders to combined land-sea forces under Commander Lockwood and Brigadier General John G. Parke. The USS Daylight, State of Georgia, Chippewa and Gemsbok heavily bombard the fort and two blockade-runners, the Alliance and Gondar were captured after the fort's surrender.
APRIL 27TH
Fort Livingston, Bastian By, Louisiana, surrenders to Navy. Boat crew from the USS Kittatinny raised the U.S. flag over the fort.
APRIL 28TH
Forts Jackson and St. Philip, isolated since the fleet ran past them, surrender to Navy aboard USS Harriet Lane, Commander David D. Porter's flagship.
The CSS Louisiana, Defiance and McRae destroyed to prevent capture.
Another Really Bad Three Days for the Confederacy. --Old B-Runner
Farragut issues orders for fleet to give thanks to God for the victory at New Orleans.
Fort Macon, NC, surrenders to combined land-sea forces under Commander Lockwood and Brigadier General John G. Parke. The USS Daylight, State of Georgia, Chippewa and Gemsbok heavily bombard the fort and two blockade-runners, the Alliance and Gondar were captured after the fort's surrender.
APRIL 27TH
Fort Livingston, Bastian By, Louisiana, surrenders to Navy. Boat crew from the USS Kittatinny raised the U.S. flag over the fort.
APRIL 28TH
Forts Jackson and St. Philip, isolated since the fleet ran past them, surrender to Navy aboard USS Harriet Lane, Commander David D. Porter's flagship.
The CSS Louisiana, Defiance and McRae destroyed to prevent capture.
Another Really Bad Three Days for the Confederacy. --Old B-Runner
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