About this property
Fort James Jackson (usually shortened to Fort Jackson and informally known as Old Fort Jackson ) is a restored nineteenth-century fort located one mile east of Savannah, Georgia, on the Savannah River. It is currently operated by the Coastal Heritage Society as Old Fort Jackson, a National Historic Landmark. The land on which the fort was built, was sold by Nichols Turnbull in 1808. Initially, a structure named Fort Mud was built, but was lost to fire in 1833. Named in honor of James Jackson (1757–1806), a British-born political figure in Georgia, Fort Jackson was constructed between 1808 and 1812 to protect the city of Savannah from attack by sea.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 70000200. It was listed on February 17, 1970.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort James Jackson listed on the National Register?
Fort James Jackson was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 1970.
What type of historic resource is Fort James Jackson?
Fort James Jackson is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Fort James Jackson a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Fort James Jackson has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Fort James Jackson?
The period of significance for Fort James Jackson is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1757.
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