Savannah in Chatham County, Georgia — The American South (South Atlantic)

Garrison of Fort Jackson

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009

1. Garrison of Fort Jackson Marker

Inscription. Starting in the Summer of 1812, Fort Jackson was garrisoned by various units of the United States Army and Georgia Militia. These troops included the 8th U.S. Infantry, 4th U.S. Artillery, and the Chatham Artillery.

Erected by Coastal Heritage Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 32° 4.918′ N, 81° 2.209′ W. Marker is in Savannah, Georgia, in Chatham County. It can be reached from Fort Jackson Road. North (left) off of Presidents Street, Islands Expwy (US80) at Woodcock Street , east (Right) off of Woodcock Street onto Fort Jackson Road,Located at Old Fort Jackson. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Savannah GA 31404, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Coastal Plain and on the Georgia Coast and the Golden Isles.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the

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North Atlantic Region,

North America,

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 original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Republican Blues (a few steps from this marker); Fort James Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Construction of Fort Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); 1873 Shell Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort James Jackson (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Napoleon 12-Pounder Field Gun Model 1857 (about 300 feet away); CSS Georgia: The "Ladies' Gunboat" (about 300 feet away); Pine Gardens and Savannah’s Defense Community (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Savannah.

Photographed by Coastal Heritage Society, November 29, 2009

2. Garrison of Fort Jackson Marker

Chatham Artillery Enlisted Man (top)
Chatham Artillery Company Grade Officer (lower)

Fort Jackson Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Coastal Heritage Society, November 29, 2009

3. Fort Jackson Marker

8th Infantry Noncommissioned Officer (top)
4th U.S. Artillery Enlisted Man (lower)

National Historic Landmark Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009

4. National Historic Landmark Plaque

Fort Jackson, west wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008

5. Fort Jackson, west wall

Fort Jackson image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009

6. Fort Jackson

Fort Jackson east wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009

7. Fort Jackson east wall

Inside Fort Jackson, Magazine area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, 2008

8. Inside Fort Jackson, Magazine area

Fort Jackson Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009

9. Fort Jackson Cannon

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009

10. Fort Jackson Cannon

Fort Jackson Demi-Bastion, north wall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009

11. Fort Jackson Demi-Bastion, north wall

This is one of four "demi-bastions" in Fort Jackson. They were designed to protect the Fort's walls by firing into the flanks or sides of attacking troops. This demi-bastion had a 32-pounder cannon on a casemate carriage. It sat upon a wooden platform. Cannons were never mounted in the remaining three demi-bastions.

Fort Jackson Blacksmith shop, like this, similar of the times image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009

12. Fort Jackson Blacksmith shop, like this, similar of the times

Used today in special programs presented at the Fort.

Fort Jackson Blacksmith shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009

13. Fort Jackson Blacksmith shop

Fort Jackson Officers' Privy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009

14. Fort Jackson Officers' Privy

This aera was the Officers' Latrine or "Privy Vaults" and was located behind the planned,but never built, Officers' Barracks. The Enlisted Latrines were located to the left and right of this latrine. The lower openings in the brick wall connect to the outer moat; as the tide filled the moat, water flowed into these basins cleaning out the waste. These were in effect flushing toilets. An enclosed wood and brick structure originally stood over these basins. Air shafts rising within the walls provided ventilation.

Officers' Privy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009

15. Officers' Privy

Fort Jackson Enlisted Privy image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, November 29, 2009

16. Fort Jackson Enlisted Privy

Located here was one of two latrines or "privy vaults." The other enlisted latrine was located where the modern restroom facilities are built. The lower openings in the brick wall connect to the outer moat; as the tide filled the moat, water flowed into these basins cleaning out the waste. In effect these were flushing toilets. An enclosed wood and brick structure originally stood over these basins. Air shafts rising within the walls provided ventilation.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,484 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. submitted on November 30, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.