Fort St. Philip, Military fort and National Historic Landmark on the Mississippi River bank, Louisiana.
The masonry fort stands on the eastern bank of the Mississippi River, 40 miles upstream from its mouth in Plaquemines Parish, opposite Fort Jackson.
Originally built as Fort San Felipe from 1792 to 1795 by Spanish forces, the structure was acquired by the United States through the Louisiana Purchase in 1804.
The fort complex housed a nonsectarian spiritual community called Velaashby from 1978 to 1989, with members residing in the remaining fortification structures.
Access to the fort requires transportation by boat or helicopter due to its remote location and the deteriorated condition of surrounding levees.
Wild water buffaloes and elk herds now roam freely around the ruins, introducing unexpected wildlife to this historic military installation.
Location: Louisiana
GPS coordinates: 29.36390,-89.46280
Latest update: May 31, 2025 14:12
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