Construction of this fort began around 1808 and it was partially finished by the time of the War of 1812. It protected Savannah from British attack, but none ever came.
It was manned by several units of local militia as well as regular U.S. troops.
It was essentially abandoned for many years after the construction of the much larger Fort Pulaski further downriver.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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