About this property
Fort Pike State Historic Site is a decommissioned 19th-century United States fort, named after Brigadier General Zebulon Pike. It was built following the War of 1812 to guard the Rigolets pass in Louisiana, a strait from the Gulf of Mexico, via Lake Borgne, to Lake Pontchartrain bordering New Orleans. It was located near the community of Petite Coquille, now within the city limits of New Orleans.
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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. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000557. It was listed on August 13, 1972.
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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 Pike listed on the National Register?
Fort Pike was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Fort Pike?
Fort Pike is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Pike?
The period of significance for Fort Pike is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1812.
Can I research the history near Fort Pike?
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