Fort No. 5
National Register of Historic Places

Fort No. 5

Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama
Listed
May 5, 1976
Type
Structure
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
76000354

About this property

Fort No. 5 is a historic American Civil War fort in Phenix City, Alabama. It was built in 1863 as one of eight forts for the defense of Columbus, Georgia, which was a major producer of war materiel for the Confederacy. The pentagonal fort is 30 yards (27 m) per side, with earthen walls. During the Battle of Columbus on April 16, 1865, the Confederate army was badly undermanned, and Fort No. 5 was left unoccupied as the Union Army captured Columbus. The fort was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Location

Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama
32.48362, -85.03433

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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Questions about this property

When was Fort No. 5 listed on the National Register?

Fort No. 5 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Fort No. 5?

Fort No. 5 is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort No. 5?

The period of significance for Fort No. 5 is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1863.

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