Apalachicola Fort

Apalachicola Fort (1689-1691) - A Spanish Colonial era Fort established in 1689 near present-day Holy Trinity in Russell County, Alabama. Destroyed by the builders in 1691. Also known as Spanish Fort (3) and Fort Among the Apalachicolas. Spanish Fort Marker. History Established about 1689 as a key Spanish outpost to counter English influence among the Indian tribes of the southeastern United States. The palisade of the fort was rectangular, about 61' by 53', reinforced by an exterior half-wall of clay and protected by corner bastions. The palisade was surrounded by a moat. The fort itself was built of wattle and daub. Destroyed by the Spanish builders in 1691 to keep the post out of English hands. Current Status The site is privately owned and not open to the public. Ground water and erosion have reportedly compromised parts of the site. National Register Number: 66000931. {"selectable":false,"height":"-500","width":"-500"} Location: Near Holy Trinity, Russell County, Alabama. Maps & Images Lat: 32.29182 Long: -84.95826 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 223' GPS Locations: 32.29182, -84.95826 Map point is from the GNIS coordinates and may not be accurate. 32.22064, -85.00583 Marker See Also: Sources: Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 1. USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 155329 Links: North American Forts - Apalachicola Fort Wikipedia - Apalachicola Fort Site Apalachicola Fort Site Wikipedia - Landmarks in Alabama Visited: 17 Apr 2016 Marker site