National Historic Landmark

Port Hudson

Port Hudson, East Feliciana County, Louisiana
Listed
May 29, 1974
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
74002349

About this property

The Port Hudson State Historic Site is located on the Mississippi River north of Baton Rouge in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, just outside the limits of Port Hudson and in the vicinity of Jackson. The site preserves a portion of the fortifications and battle area of the longest siege in American history, during the American Civil War from May 23 through July 9, 1863. The state of Louisiana maintains the site, which includes a museum about the siege, artillery displays, redoubts, and interpretive plaques. Historical reenactments are held each year. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974, significant as the first place where African-American military units fought for the Union Army under African-American field leadership.

Location

Port Hudson, East Feliciana County, Louisiana
30.68751, -91.29145

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 Historic Sites

Wildwood Plantation House
Early Republic
2.1 mi
Port Hudson National Cemetery
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2.1 mi
Linwood
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4.4 mi
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5.2 mi
Fairhaven Plantation House
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Port Hudson (MS/LA theater)
1863Civil War
1.2 mi
Port Hudson Siege Mortar Operations
1863Civil War
1.3 mi
Port Hudson — June 14 Assault (Second Grand Assault)
1863Civil War
1.5 mi

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When was Port Hudson listed on the National Register?

Port Hudson was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Port Hudson?

Port Hudson is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Port Hudson a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Port Hudson 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 Port Hudson?

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