Scenes Around Savannah: Old Fort Jackson

I had to pull out my calender to see when the last time I was in Savannah. It had been well over a month since I have been up that way. It was nice going up there. I realized that I have missed visiting that lovely city.

Saturday, we decided to tour Old Fort Jackson, which is Georgia's oldest {standing}brick fortification built from 1808-1812. It was named after James Jackson, not Andrew :-)

I'm Ashley and I will be your docent today.

James Jackson was a British native that moved to Savannah in 1772 at the age of 15 and rose in ranks during the American Revolutionary War serving in the Georgia Militia.

Jackson later became a political power and was elected the 23rd Governor of the State of Georgia.

Old Fort Jackson saw wartime action, first in the War of 1812, then again in the War between the States. From 1884-1905, it was known as Fort Oglethorpe but rarely used by the U.S. Military.

It was finally purchased by the city of Savannah in 1924 for park purposes, but wasn't fully restored until the 1970s.

It is now owned by the State of Georgia and is operated and ran as a Museum by the Coastal Heritage Society.

This will conclude your tour of Old Fort Jackson!

It was a very nice place to tour and it was great watching the water from the top of the fort. The picture directly above is taken from the top of the fort. We stood up there and watched a few dolphins swim by. Maybe you can see it in this picture.

Where's Waldo?

It was a fantastic day and this fort isn't quite as busy as Fort Pulaski, so if you are ever in town and want someplace to go somewhat off the beaten path, hit up Fort Jackson!