Places

Our surroundings are powerful influencers on us. By standing in a place where historic events unfolded, and seeing, touching, smelling, and hearing everything around us, we can better connect with our past. Fort Pulaski National Monument preserves and interprets places that provide powerful vantage points into the American narrative. They are here, waiting, for you to discover what lies beneath.
 

Fort Pulaski Places

  • An Egret enjoys the marsh of Cockspur Island.
    Cockspur Island

    Cockspur Island is home to a wide variety of plants, animals, places, and stories.

  • Looking out from Sally Port Drawbridge
    Fort Pulaski

    Built in the first half of the nineteenth century, Fort Pulaski was a technical and architectural marvel of its time.

  • Looking at color image of Lighthouse from Cockspur lsland lighthouse trail
    Cockspur Lighthouse

    The Cockspur Island Lighthouse guided those coming into Savannah and stands as a silent yet resilient witness to our nation's history.

  • brick work along canal view of American flag and fort in background
    Feeder Canal and South Channel

    The feeder canal at Fort Pulaski connects the moat to the Savannah River, supporting diverse aquatic life.

  • The concrete emplacements where guns would be located.
    Battery Hambright

    Battery Hambright is an excellent example how military engineers adapted to technological changes after the American Civil War.

  • view of granite pier overlooking shoreline and river, people standing under palm trees.
    North Pier and North Channel

    The north pier was once the heart and soul of the construction efforts for Fort Pulaski.

  • concrete path through cemetery with three tombstones, brick fort in background.
    The Cemetery at Fort Pulaski

    The final resting place for a diverse group of individuals, including workers, families, and soldiers.

  • round brick cistern with grass trees and another brick cistern in the distance
    Construction Village

    Remnants of Fort Pulaski's construction village (1820-1880) include ovens, cisterns, and other stonework dispersed throughout the park.

  • Two kayakers and kayaks pull away from a concrete boat ramp.
    Lazaretto Creek Boat Ramp

    The Lazaretto Creek Boat Ramp allows water access to areas around Fort Pulaski National Monument and is comanaged with Chatham County.

  • Long white building with multiple garage bays on a cloudy day
    Maintenance Building

    The Fort Pulaski National Monument facilities crew works out of one of the only remaining WWII era structures on Cockspur Island.

  • Exterior of white cottage house with wraparound porch during day
    Quarantine Station

    The Cockspur Island quarantine district served Savannah's medical needs throughout the early 20th century.

Last updated: December 15, 2024

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Mailing Address:

41 Cockspur Island Road
Savannah, GA 31410

Phone:

(912) 219-4233

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