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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1862-1863) - A [[U.S. Civil War]] fort established in 1862 by Confederate forces to protect Vicksburg. Also known as the [[Railroad Redoubt]]. Abandoned in 1863 after the fall of Vicksburg to Union forces. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1862-1863) - A [[U.S. Civil War]] fort established in 1862 by Confederate forces to protect Vicksburg. Also known as the [[Railroad Redoubt]]. Abandoned in 1863 after the fall of Vicksburg to Union forces. | ||
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== | == History == | ||
Built as a part of the Confederate defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the | Built as a part of the Confederate defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the siege of that city. The fort was located in a strategic position that overlooked the Southern Railroad of Mississippi tracks entering the city. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Part of Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi. | Part of Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi. | ||
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(F) 32.3425332, -90.8560967 | (F) 32.3425332, -90.8560967, [[Fort Beauregard]] | ||
Fort Beauregard | (1862-1863) | ||
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'''Location:''' Fort Beauregard National Military Park, Mississippi. | '''Location:''' Fort Beauregard National Military Park, Warren County, Mississippi. | ||
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'''Sources:''' | '''Sources:''' | ||
* {{Roberts}}, page 441-442 | * {{Roberts}}, page 441-442 | ||
Links: | '''Links:''' | ||
* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/ms.html#vicksburg North American Forts - Fort Beauregard] | * [http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/ms.html#vicksburg North American Forts - Fort Beauregard] | ||
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[[Category:Mississippi All]] | [[Category:Mississippi All]] | ||
[[Category:Mississippi Forts]] | [[Category:Mississippi Forts]] | ||
[[Category:Mississippi Warren County]] | |||
[[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||
[[Category:Preserved]] | [[Category:Preserved]] | ||
[[Category:National Military Park]] | [[Category:National Military Park]] | ||
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[[Category:Civil War Defenses of Vicksburg]] | |||
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Fort Beauregard (1) (1862-1863) - A U.S. Civil War fort established in 1862 by Confederate forces to protect Vicksburg. Also known as the Railroad Redoubt. Abandoned in 1863 after the fall of Vicksburg to Union forces. HistoryBuilt as a part of the Confederate defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi, during the siege of that city. The fort was located in a strategic position that overlooked the Southern Railroad of Mississippi tracks entering the city. Current StatusPart of Vicksburg National Military Park, Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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