Fort Barrancas, Military fortress at Pensacola Bay, United States.
Fort Barrancas features thick brick walls measuring 20 feet in height and 4 feet in width, constructed using 6 million individual bricks.
The fort was constructed between 1839 and 1844 under U.S. Army supervision, following the acquisition of Florida from Spain in 1821.
The construction of Fort Barrancas represents military engineering techniques of the 1800s, incorporating advanced defensive designs with brick archways and vaulted ceilings.
Visitors must pass through Naval Air Station Pensacola security checkpoint and present valid identification to access the fort and visitor center.
The fort includes an underground tunnel system connecting the main structure to a water battery, enabling troops to move between positions without exposure.
Location: Pensacola
Website: https://nps.gov/guis/learn/historyculture/fort-barrancas.htm
GPS coordinates: 30.34784,-87.29756
Latest update: May 29, 2025 11:11
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