Fort Proctor

 (1856-1860) - A Third System Coastal Fort first established in 1856 on Shell Beach, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. Abandoned in 1860. Also known as Proctors Landing Tower, Tower at Proctorsville, and Fort Beauregard (1)

Third System (1816-1867)
Built as a square fortified tower surrounded by a square moat near Shell Beach, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The site was purchased 15 Mar 1856 and construction began soon after. The Tower was never completed.

U.S. Civil War (1861-1865)
An 1860 storm set back the construction and the start of the U.S. Civil War provided a permanent work stoppage.

Current Status
Private property, off shore surrounded by water, Shell Beach, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.

Sources:
 * , page 349
 * , page 194-195

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Proctor