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.

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:

• http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/almobile.html#blakeley North American Forts - Fort Blakeley]

Visited: 28 Dec 2011

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