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Jackson Barracks (1834-Active) - First established in 1834 as New Orleans Barracks. Renamed Jackson Barracks after Andrew Jackson on 7 Jul 1866. Active military installation.
Jackson Barracks History
Established in 1834 it first served as an embarkation point for troops going to the Seminole War II (1835-1842). During the Mexican-American War it served as a hospital for returning wounded. It was seized by Louisiana troops in 1861 when the U.S. Civil War began but was soon reclaimed when Union troops retook New Orleans, 1 May 1862. The post was renamed for Andrew Jackson after the U.S. Civil War in 1866.
Jackson Barracks was turned over to the State of Louisiana in 1922 but was reoccupied by federal troops during World War II. On 31 Oct 1946 it was declared surplus and returned to the State of Louisiana.
Current Status
Now maintained by the State of Louisiana for use by the Louisiana National Guard. 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 341
- Louisiana National Guard
- Wikipedia - Jackson Barracks
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