Fort D, Cape Girardeau
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.
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Fort D Entrance
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Fort D Civil War Restoration
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Fort D Earthen Works
Source notes
http://fortdhistoricsite.com/fortd/History.htm
Project originally submitted by Charles Swaney on September 16, 2014.
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