Fort Pike, Military fortification in Orleans Parish, United States.
Fort Pike features brick walls with strategic openings for cannons, positioned along the Rigolets pass connecting Lake Pontchartrain to the Gulf of Mexico.
Construction of Fort Pike began in 1819 as part of the Third System fortifications, designed to strengthen coastal defenses following the War of 1812.
The fort served as a temporary holding facility for Seminole Indians during their forced relocation to Oklahoma in the 1820s before becoming a training site for troops.
Located north of New Orleans off U.S. Route 90, the fort includes a surrounding moat, barracks, and multiple cannon positions accessible to visitors.
The structure spans 9.6 acres and contains casemates that were modified into holding cells during different periods of military occupation.
Location: Orleans Parish
Inception: 1819
Website: https://lastateparks.com/historic-sites/fort-pike-state-historic-site
GPS coordinates: 30.16611,-89.73694
Latest update: May 28, 2025 23:04
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