Fort Maison Rouge

Fort Maison Rouge (1817-1821) - A pirate fort established by Jean Lafitte in 1817 in present day Galveston in Galveston County, Texas. Abandoned in 1821.

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Fort Maison Rouge Location, Fort Foundation Ruins Inside the Shell of A Later Dwelling

Fort Maison Rouge History

Fort Maison Rouge was pirate Jean Lafitte home and fort. It was armed with 36-pound cannons inside and a battery of 42-pounders outside. He was asked to leave the country in 1821 and he burned his home and fort when he left.

Current Status

A marker and some remains of the foundation and basement. On private property in Galveston, Galveston County, Texas.

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Location: At 1417 Harborside Dr, Galveston, Galveston County, Texas. Maps & Images Lat: 29.310450 Long: -94.785050 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

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• North American Forts - Fort Maison Rouge

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