Fort Mccallister, GA
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About Fort Mccallister
- • Singer-songwriter Josh Strickland, known for Disney's "Tarzan", hails from Fort McAllister.
- • No invention or cultural phenomena is widely attributed to Fort McAllister.
- • Fort McAllister's strategic Civil War location put it on the map.
- • Union soldiers tried to breach Fort McAllister eight times before succeeding.
- • During the Civil War, the Fort was captured by Union forces in 1864.
- • Named for Confederate Col. Joseph McAllister, it was built in 1861.
- • With under 500 residents, its population is smaller than many high schools.
- • Its elevation is about 20 feet, making it vulnerable to coastal flooding.
- • Tourism related to the historic fort and natural beauty is a key industry.
- • Visiting evokes a serene feeling mixed with reflection on Civil War history.
- • The Atlanta Braves are nearby; their 2021 World Series win was a Georgia celebration.
- • Fort McAllister hosted Civil War skirmishes, a vital part of Sherman's campaign.