Fort Massachusetts (Mississippi)
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This article is about the fort in Mississippi. For other locations, see Fort Massachusetts.
Fort Massachusetts is a fort on West Ship Island along the Mississippi Gulf Coast of the United States. It was built following the War of 1812, with brick walls during 1859–1866, and remained in use until 1903. Currently, it is a historical tourist attraction within the Gulf Islands National Seashore. The fort is located about halfway along the north shore of West Ship Island, near a boat pier.
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Fort Massachusetts | |
Nearest city | Gulfport, Mississippi |
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Area | 85 acres (34 ha) |
Built | 1859 |
NRHP reference No. | 71000067[1] |
Added to NRHP | June 21, 1971 |
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