Historic Fort Butler Commemorative Site

Veterans Blvd
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
985-369-1950

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Guest Information:Reservations RequiredSuitable for Ages:All Ages

Property Description

A pivotal Civil War site, engineered by West Point, built to guard the confluence of the Mississippi River and Bayou Lafourche, a major outlet to the Gulf of Mexico. It was a star-shaped, log-and-earth construction, built and defended by area African-American Slaves turned soldiers. It is now the site of an annual re-enactment. Guided tours of the future site of Fort Butler and other Civil War sites can be arranged. 

 Tours by appointment only.

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