Fort Loring

Fort Loring (1862-1863) - A Confederate post established in 1862 by General William W. Loring and named for him. Located on the Yazoo River west of Greenwood in Leflore County, Mississippi. Abandoned in 1863.

Current Status

Private property no public access.

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Location: West of Greenwood, Mississippi on the west side of the Yazoo River off of County Road 145. Private property no public access. Maps & Images Lat: 33.506691 Long: -90.255046 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: ....'

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 445

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Loring

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