Spanish Fort Site

The Spanish Fort Site is an archaeological location in Sharkey County containing remains of colonial structures from the early Spanish settlement period. The site spreads across a substantial area with ruins of buildings, fortifications, and other materials left from that era.

The site dates to the Spanish colonial period and served as an important trade and military post in the Mississippi region. It documents European presence and influence on North American history during this early contact phase between cultures.

The site reveals through its finds how Spanish settlers and Native Americans interacted and traded with one another. The recovered objects tell the story of this shared past that visitors can still explore in the remains today.

The site can be visited, but guests should contact local authorities beforehand since excavations happen regularly at this location. Access conditions and visiting times vary depending on which research work is currently underway.

The location preserves undisturbed layers of colonial materials that allow researchers to track settlement patterns across extended time periods. These sequential deposits help show how communities and their relationships evolved over the decades.

Location: Sharkey County

GPS coordinates: 32.75472,-90.50833

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42