Fort Maurepas, French colonial fort near Biloxi Bay, United States
The fort featured four bastions constructed from squared logs and contained military barracks, a storehouse, and a chapel within its walls.
Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville established Fort Maurepas in April 1699 as the first European settlement in Mississippi and the initial capital of French Louisiana.
The garrison members learned native languages by living among local tribes, establishing communication channels between French settlers and indigenous communities.
Fort Maurepas Park, located on Front Beach Drive in Ocean Springs, provides visitors with a pavilion, fishing pier, and splash pad facilities.
The fort's strategic position allowed Bienville to successfully deter English colonization by creating an illusion of strong French military control.
Location: Biloxi
GPS coordinates: 30.40556,-88.82917
Latest update: May 16, 2025 16:08
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