Key West, Florida | This fort, the nation's southernmost Civil War era fortress, is now a state park.

Civil War
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Fort Ward, San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park
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148 Old Fort Road
ST. Marks, FL 32355, USA
Website: www.floridastateparks.org/park/San-Marcos »
These ruins are located at the confluence of the St. Marks and Wakulla Rivers. The site has been occupied by Spanish, British, American, and Confederate troops. During the Civil War, Confederate soldiers built earthworks and placed artillery at the fort, which was threatened in March 1865.
Key West, Florida | Constructed in 1862 during the Civil War, this brick fortress now serves as an excellent historical museum and art gallery.
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