Spanish Fort, Colonial fortress at Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, US
The fort structure near Lake Pontchartrain features brick construction with strategic positioning at the entrance of Bayou St. John waterway.
French forces built the initial fortification in 1701 to protect trade routes, later replaced by Spanish authorities with a larger brick structure named San Juan del Bayou.
The site transformed into an entertainment destination from the 1880s to 1920s, with restaurants, a casino, a hotel, and performances by early jazz musicians.
The grounds remain accessible as a public park, allowing visitors to examine the remaining fortress structures while learning about New Orleans military history.
An iron submarine, believed to be the Confederate vessel Pioneer, was displayed at the park between 1880 and 1908 as a notable attraction.
Location: Louisiana
GPS coordinates: 30.02222,-90.08333
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:00
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