Fort Grigsby

Fort Grigsby (1862-1863) - A Confederate earthworks established in 1862 by Major Julius Kellersbergin, CSA, near Port Neches in Jefferson County, Texas, during the U.S. Civil War. Abandoned in 1863 after [[Fort Manhassett] was established.

Fort Grigsby History

Established in October 1862 after Union forces captured Fort Sabine. The fort was built of of mud and clamshells reinforced by upright, pointed logs. The post was armed with two 24-pounder guns that covered a strategic bend in the river. Abandoned about July 1863 after [[Fort Manhassett] was established.

Current Status

Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas

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Location: Port Neches, Jefferson County, Texas. Map point is approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 29.9954 Long: -93.9537 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 764

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Grigsby
• Texas Handbook On Line - Fort Grigsby
• Fort Grigsby Location

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