Vicksburg in Warren County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Fort Nogales 1791

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 25, 2017

1. Fort Nogales 1791 Marker

Inscription. Fort Nogales, which was the first settlement at Vicksburg, was established by the Spaniards on this spot in 1791. In 1798, it passed from the possession of Spain to the United States and was re-named Fort McHenry. It was used as a Confederate fort during the Civil War.

Erected 1926 by the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Mississippi.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.

Location. 32° 22.286′ N, 90° 52.322′ W. Marker is in Vicksburg, Mississippi, in Warren County. It is on North Washington Street (Business U.S. 61) 1.3 miles 1st East Street when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vicksburg MS 39183, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Natchez Trace Corridor

and in Greater Jackson.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Nogales (a few steps from this marker); C.S. Johnston's Company, (approx. 0.2 miles away); Explore the Defenses (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Stronghold on the Bluffs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tennessee River Batteries

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Iowa 31st Infantry (approx. 0.2 miles away); Campaign, Siege and Defense of Vicksburg, 1863. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Iowa 2nd Brig.; (approx. 0.2 miles away).

Regarding Fort Nogales 1791. The fort was located on Fort Hill (formerly Walnut Hill). It had 12 cannon facing the river, and four howitzers in blockhouses racing the rear, with a powder magazine, commander's house, and barracks for 200 men. About 1000 yards to the rear was square-palisade Fort Mount Vigie, and about 400 yards to the right and left were two blockhouses, Fort Gayoso and Fort Ignatius. A blockhouse named Fort Sugarloaf was on a hill across a creek.

Also see . . . Fort Wiki on Fort Nogales. (Submitted on May 27, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)

Mural of former Fort Nogales. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 25, 2017

2. Mural of former Fort Nogales.

Mural located on Mississippi River levee wall, about 1.5 miles south.

Fort Nogales 1791 and another Fort Nogales marker, along with several cannons. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Hilton, May 25, 2017

3. Fort Nogales 1791 and another Fort Nogales marker, along with several cannons.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2017. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,110 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 27, 2017, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.