Fort Pulaski

Fort Pulaski (1829-1903) - Construction began in 1829 under the supervision of Maj. Gen. Babcock, and later 2nd Lt. Robert E. Lee. Named after Kazimierz Pulaski in 1833. Completed in 1847 after 18 years and almost $1,000,000.

Current Status

Fort Pulaski became a National Monument 15 Oct 1924 and was transferred from the War Department to the National Park Service 10 Aug 1933 and became a National Monument. During World War II the island was used as a U.S. Navy base. After World War II the fort reverted to National Park Service control and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Location: Cockspur Island, , Savannah, Georgia. Maps & Images Lat: 32.027222 Long: -80.890278 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 232-236
• Kaufmann, J.E. and Kaufmann, H.W., Fortress America: The Forts That Defended America, 1600 to the Present, DaCapo Press, 2004, ISBN 0-306-81294-0, page 254-257
• Lewis, Emanuel Raymond, Seacoast Fortifications of the United States: An Introductory History, Naval Institute Press, Annapolis MD, 7th printing, 1993, ISBN 1-55750-502-0, page 50-51,

Links:

• National Park Service Site
• North American Forts

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