National Historic Landmark

Fort Jesup

Many, Sabine County, Louisiana

Listed

October 14, 1966

Type

Site

Period

Early Republic

Ref No.

66000381

About this property

Fort Jesup, also known as Fort Jesup State Historic Site or Fort Jesup or Fort Jesup State Monument, was built in 1822, 22 miles (35 km) west of Natchitoches, Louisiana, to protect the United States border with New Spain and to return order to the Neutral Strip. Originally named Cantonment Jesup, the fort operated from 1822 until 1846. After the abandonment of the fort in 1846, the United States federal government continued to own the abandoned fort site until the privatization of the site in 1869.

Location

Many, Sabine County, Louisiana

31.61218, -93.40106

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Questions about this property

When was Fort Jesup listed on the National Register?

Fort Jesup was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Fort Jesup?

Fort Jesup is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Fort Jesup a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Jesup 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 Jesup?

The period of significance for Fort Jesup is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1822.

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