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Facts about (Port Hudson State Historic Site):
Overview ofPort Hudson State Historic Site- Facts, Trivia,and Historical Information :
When New Orleans fell to Federal troops in late April 1862, Confederate control of the Mississippi was in jeopardy. The Confederate army had already fortified the river bluffs at Vicksburg, Mississippi, but it needed another series of river batteries below the mouth of the Red River. The Red River was the primary route for the shipment of supplies from Texas to the heartland of the Confederacy.The bluffs near the small town of Port Hudson represented a perfect site for the river batteries. These
Services, Activities, Amenities, Attractions in (Port Hudson State Historic Site):
Recreational activities at historic sites include visitor centers,One 6-mile hiking trail, interpretive programs and viewing of historic buildings and locations.
Contact Information:
Address:Port Hudson State Historic Site,236 Hwy. 61, Jackson, LA 70748
Phone No:225-654-3775
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