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Fort St. Leon

Designed by De Verges and garrisoned in 1754, but abandoned in 1792. Because of strategic value it was rebuilt by Latour in 1808 and garrisoned to defend New Orleans; Destroyed by Adm. Farragut during Civil War in advance up river.

Located in Belle Chasse, District 2, River Road, Parish. Plaquemines Parish. 181



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