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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1776-1782, 1813-1815) - First established early in 1776 by Capt. Morris during the [[Revolutionary War]] and reestablished in 1813 during the [[War of 1812]]. Abandoned in 1782 and 1815. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1776-1782, 1813-1815) - First established early in 1776 by Capt. Morris during the [[Revolutionary War]] and reestablished in 1813 during the [[War of 1812]]. Abandoned in 1782 and 1815. Also known as [[Fort George (3)]] and [[Fort Defense]]. | ||
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[[Image:Fort Morris | [[Image:Fort Morris Sign.jpg|350px|thumb|left|Fort Morris Entrance Sign]] | ||
[[Image:Fort Morris | [[Image:Fort Morris - 18.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Fort Morris Earthworks and Moat]] | ||
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== [[Revolutionary War]] == | == [[Revolutionary War]] == | ||
Fort Morris was an earthworks fort built along the shore of the Midway River to defend Savannah, Georgia. The fort was an irregular | Fort Morris was an earthworks fort built along the shore of the Midway River to defend Savannah, Georgia. The fort was an irregular earthworks fort 275' long mounting some 25 mixed pieces of artillery. | ||
On 25 Nov 1778 some 500 British troops under Col. [[L.V. Fuser]] demanded the surrender of Fort Morris and were told "Come and take it". The British attacked several times and were repulsed by the garrison and town citizens. The British returned 9 Jan 1779 with a 2000 man force and took the fort after a short siege. The British Commander, Gen. [[Augustine Prevost]], changed the fort's name to [[Fort George]] after King George and they remained in place until near the end of the war. | On 25 Nov 1778, some 500 British troops under Col. [[L.V. Fuser]] demanded the surrender of Fort Morris and were told: "Come and take it". The British attacked several times and were repulsed by the garrison and town citizens. The British returned 9 Jan 1779 with a 2000 man force and took the fort after a short siege. The British Commander, Gen. [[Augustine Prevost]], changed the fort's name to [[Fort George (3)]] after King George and they remained in place until near the end of the war. | ||
== [[War of 1812]] == | == [[War of 1812]] == | ||
The fort was rebuilt and garrisoned by mostly students during the [[War of 1812]] and renamed [[Fort Defense]] | The fort was rebuilt and garrisoned by mostly students during the [[War of 1812]] and renamed [[Fort Defense]]. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
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Fort Morris<br>(1776-1782, 1813-1815) | Fort Morris<br>(1776-1782, 1813-1815) | ||
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{{Visited|20 Jan 2010}} | {{Visited|20 Jan 2010}} | ||
== | ==Picture Gallery== | ||
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Image:Fort Morris Marker.jpg|Fort Morris Marker | |||
Image:Fort Morris - 10.jpg|Fort Morris Earthworks Entrance | |||
Image:Fort Morris - 24.jpg|Fort Morris Earthworks | |||
Image:Fort Morris Blacksmith.jpg|Fort Morris Blacksmith Shop | |||
Image:Fort Morris Cannon.jpg|Fort Morris Cannon | |||
Image:Fort Morris Visitor Center - 1.jpg|Fort Morris Visitor's Center | |||
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[[Category:2009 Southern Trip]] | [[Category:2009 Southern Trip]] | ||
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Fort Morris (1) (1776-1782, 1813-1815) - First established early in 1776 by Capt. Morris during the Revolutionary War and reestablished in 1813 during the War of 1812. Abandoned in 1782 and 1815. Also known as Fort George (3) and Fort Defense.
 
Revolutionary WarFort Morris was an earthworks fort built along the shore of the Midway River to defend Savannah, Georgia. The fort was an irregular earthworks fort 275' long mounting some 25 mixed pieces of artillery. On 25 Nov 1778, some 500 British troops under Col. L.V. Fuser demanded the surrender of Fort Morris and were told: "Come and take it". The British attacked several times and were repulsed by the garrison and town citizens. The British returned 9 Jan 1779 with a 2000 man force and took the fort after a short siege. The British Commander, Gen. Augustine Prevost, changed the fort's name to Fort George (3) after King George and they remained in place until near the end of the war. War of 1812The fort was rebuilt and garrisoned by mostly students during the War of 1812 and renamed Fort Defense. Current StatusA Georgia State Historic Site. Some period guns and mounts on display.
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