Old Fort Jackson
Fort James Jackson
The oldest surviving brick fortress in Georgia, where costumed staff fire cannons in demonstrations every day.
Fort Jackson was built in 1808 to guard the shipping channel of the Savannah River. During the Civil War it served as one of the Confederate headquarters, and it is the oldest surviving brick fortress in Georgia. The fort has a moat and a drawbridge and displays 19th-century gun batteries and soldiers' life. Staff in period costume fire cannons with blank charges, a highlight for families. It lies about 5 km from downtown, and large cargo ships can be seen passing the fort. It is operated by the Coastal Heritage Society, and combined tickets are available.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Bonaventure Cemetery
- Davenport House Museum
- Leopold's Ice Cream
- Owens–Thomas House & Slave Quarters
- The Olde Pink House
- Colonial Park Cemetery
- River Street
- Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist