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Fort Pulaski National Monument Savannah, Georgia
The fort's moat, drawbridges, brick arches and damaged wall make military engineering easy to see. Trails and river views add marsh scenery, ships and wildlife to a site best known for a turning point in artillery history.
The Story of Fort Pulaski National Monument Savannah, Georgia
Fort Pulaski National Monument protects a massive brick fort on Cockspur Island at the mouth of the Savannah River. In April 1862, Union rifled cannon breached its walls from more than a mile away, demonstrating that traditional masonry forts had become vulnerable.
Fort Pulaski National Monument Savannah, Georgia in Context
Fort Pulaski National Monument protects a massive brick fort on Cockspur Island at the mouth of the Savannah River. In April 1862, Union rifled cannon breached its walls from more than a mile away, demonstrating that traditional masonry forts had become vulnerable.
What Makes It Special
The fort's moat, drawbridges, brick arches and damaged wall make military engineering easy to see. Trails and river views add marsh scenery, ships and wildlife to a site best known for a turning point in artillery history.
Interesting Facts
Construction used an estimated 25 million bricks. Robert E. Lee worked on the fort's early construction as a young U.S. Army engineer.
Explore the R&M Photographs
Explore our R&M Adventures photographs to see Fort Pulaski's moat, brick casemates, cannon and Savannah River setting.
The Story of Fort Pulaski National Monument Savannah, Georgia
Fort Pulaski National Monument protects a massive brick fort on Cockspur Island at the mouth of the Savannah River. In April 1862, Union rifled cannon breached its walls from more than a mile away, demonstrating that traditional masonry forts had become vulnerable.
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