Fort Burgundy

 (1792-1812) - First established about 1764 as a bastion in a French Colonial fortification surrounding the city of New Orleans in present day Orleans Parish, Louisiana, and named Fort Bourgogne. Improved by the Spanish in 1792. Taken over by the U.S. in 1803 and its name translated to Fort Burgundy. Abandoned by U.S. forces and demolished between 1805 and 1812.

Spanish Era (1762-1803)
In 1803 Spain ceded the Louisiana Territory to France who very quickly sold it to the United States in the Louisiana Purchase.

Current Status
No above ground remains visible. Site located near the intersection of North Rampart and Iberville St.

See Also:
 * New Orleans Fortifications

Sources:
 * , page 345-347.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Burgundy