Fort Proctor, 19th century coastal fort in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, US
The two-story stone and brick fortification stands in Lake Borgne, featuring iron support beams and architectural elements designed by J.G. Totten.
General P.G.T. Beauregard supervised the construction of this defensive structure in 1856 to protect water routes leading to New Orleans from potential attacks.
The National Register of Historic Places recognized Fort Proctor in 1978 for its military architectural design and role in Louisiana coastal defense planning.
Access to Fort Proctor requires a twenty-minute kayak journey from Shell Beach, as coastal erosion has completely surrounded the structure with water.
Local residents report sightings of mysterious blue lights at the fort, which scientists attribute to natural gases rising from the surrounding marshland.
Location: St. Bernard Parish
GPS coordinates: 29.86731,-89.67828
Latest update: May 12, 2025 11:00
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