Port Hudson State Historic Site, Civil War fortification site in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
Port Hudson contains military earthworks along elevated terraces that rise 65 to 80 feet above Thompson Creek and Sandy Creek.
The site witnessed the longest siege in American military history, lasting from May 23 to July 9, 1863 during the Civil War.
African American military units fought for the Union Army under African American field leadership, marking a significant advancement in military integration.
The grounds include a museum, artillery displays, fortification remains, and interpretive trails that explain the siege through detailed information panels.
Archaeological studies in 1987 located military graves through the discovery of Confederate and Union buttons from deceased soldiers.
Location: East Feliciana Parish
Website: https://lastateparks.com/historic-sites/port-hudson-state-historic-site
GPS coordinates: 30.68220,-91.28470
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:34
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