Pineville in Rapides Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Welcome to Fort Buhlow
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 22, 2020
1. Welcome to Fort Buhlow Marker
Welcome to Fort Buhlow. This was a Confederate Civil War fort built in 1864. It was an earthwork fort constructed with a ditch around it. You may notice that the fort was built on a hill overlooking the Red River. This was a strategic location for the military protection of the river below.
Today the site is overgrown, but at its completion there would have been a clear veiw of the Red River. Take a look around you as you walk along the boardwalk. Can you see any of the fort's ramparts or ditch? Continue along the boardwalk to find out more about Fort Buhlow.
A "sister" fort, Fort Randolph was built at the same time 600 yards downstream. If you drive over to Fort Randolph you can visit the Fort Randolph and Buhlow State Historic Site Visitor's Center where you can learn about the Union-led Red River Campaign and visit Fort Randolph.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Civil.
Location. 31° 19.647′ N, 92° 26.929′ W. Marker is in Pineville, Louisiana, in Rapides Parish. It is on U. S. Highway 71. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana and in Acadiana Cajun Country. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Deep South. 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 Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, 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: How Fort Buhlow was built (within shouting distance of this marker); Why Was Fort Buhlow Built? (within shouting distance of this marker); Deserting soldiers and the end of the war (within shouting distance of this marker); Who was Fort Buhlow named after? (within shouting distance of this marker); Who was stationed at Fort Buhlow? (within shouting distance of this marker); Desertion and the end of the War (approx. 0.2 miles away); How was Fort Randolph Built?
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 21, 2020
2. Welcome to Fort Buhlow Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort Buhlow and Fort Randolph (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. State park fee is required to enter both sites. Fort Randolph was closed in early 2020 for repairs caused by damage from felled trees on site.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 21, 2020
3. Fort Randolph Fort Buhlow Historic Site entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
