Aapli Service | By Rock| Date : 13/10/2023
Fort Sumter, situated in Charleston Harbor, played a crucial role in the American Civil War. Today, it stands as a National Monument and a popular tourist attraction.
Known for its role in the War of 1812, Fort McHenry is a coastal star fort. It was the site of the Battle of Fort McHenry, which inspired the creation of "The Star-Spangled Banner," the United States' national anthem.
Built in the 17th century to safeguard St. Augustine from threats like pirates, Castillo San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort on the U.S. mainland. It is now a National Monument.
Constructed in the 18th century by the French, Fort Ticonderoga controlled the Champlain Valley and played a pivotal role in the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War.
A 19th-century U.S. Army fort, Fort Laramie protected vital routes through the American West, including the Oregon Trail, and served as a significant trading post between Native Americans and Euro-Americans.
This park encompasses five interconnected islands and seven forts built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to defend Tampa Bay.
Located on the Dry Tortugas, a group of islands in the Gulf of Mexico, Fort Jefferson National Monument was constructed in the 19th century to safeguard shipping lanes to the Florida Keys.
Situated at the entrance to San Francisco Bay, Fort Point National Historic Site is a 19th-century fort built to protect the bay from potential attacks.
Built in the 19th century to defend Narragansett Bay, Fort Adams State Park also served as a training center during World Wars I and II.
The Presidio of San Francisco, once a U.S. military base, is now a National Park featuring various historical sites, including forts, barracks, and coastal batteries.