- City:
- Cape Girardeau, MO
- Site Type:
- Education and Health, Civic Facilities, Museums
- New Deal Agencies:
- Work Relief Programs, Works Progress Administration (WPA)
- Started:
- 1936
- Completed:
- 1937
Description
The earthen works from the original Civil War fort and a replica powder house were restored by the Works Progress Administration in 1936 and 1937. During the Civil War, it was one of the forts that guarded the City of Cape Girardeau and was constructed by John Wesley Powell (the commander of the first successful trip down the Grand Canyon). It has seen many uses since then including a meeting house for the American Legion, the Girl Scouts, civil defense headquarters, private residence, senior citizens center, and the Junior Optimist Club.
Source notes
https://fortdhistoricsite.com/fortd/History.htmSite originally submitted by Charles Swaney on September 16, 2014.
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