Fort Blakeley

Fort Blakeley (1864-1865) - A Confederate earthworks and log fortification established in 1864 in Baldwin County, Alabama. Named for the nearby deserted town of Blakeley which was named for Josiah Blageley. Attacked and captured by Union forces in 1865 in the last major battle of the U.S. Civil War.

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Fort Blakeley Redoubt #4

U.S. Civil War

A Confederate earthworks and log fortification established in 1864 as a fall back position for troops at Spanish Fort. The fort was a sprawling complex of nine redoubts connected by four miles of earthworks and rifle pits. Confederate armament consisted of 35 artillery pieces plus a number of siege mortars. The Confederate garrison numbered about 2,700 troops including troops who fell back from the captured Spanish Fort. The Confederates were commanded by West Point graduate General St. John Liddell.

Union forces under Major General Frederick Steele captured Spanish Fort on 8 Apr 1965 and reinforced other Union forces already at Fort Blakeley. The final Union assault was made on 9 Apr 1865 and was concentrate on the Confederate Redoubt #4. The Union forces prevailed and the last major battle of the U.S. Civil War ended with the capture of some 3,050 Confederate troops.

Current Status

Part of Blakeley State Park, Baldwin County, Alabama

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Location: Blakeley State Park, Baldwin County, Alabama. Maps & Images Lat: 30.7489404 Long: -87.9122382 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

Sources:

• Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 2

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Blakeley

Visited: 28 Dec 2011

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