Queen Ann's Redoubt
Queen Ann's Redoubt (1779-1821) - A British redoubt built in advance of Fort George (9) in 1779 in present day Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida. Captured by Spanish forces in 1781 and renamed Fort San Bernardo. Also known as Queen's Redoubt.
Queen Ann's Redoubt History
One of two British redoubts built in advance of Fort George (9) in 1779 the other redoubt was the Prince of Wales Redoubt.
Captured by Spanish forces in 1781 and renamed Fort San Bernardo.
Current Status
Private property, Escambia County, Florida
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Location: Private Property, Escambia County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 30.424674 Long: -87.220970 |
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 201
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Visited: 3 Jan 2012
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