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Old Fort Jackson
Perched on the banks of the Savannah River is this 19th-century military fort.
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Perched on the banks of the Savannah River is this 19th-century military fort. It was originally built in the early 1800s to protect Savannah from marine raids, although it was also used during the Civil War to fend off encroaching Union troops. However, it was taken by General Sherman in 1864 during the March to the Sea. Many parts of the fort have been reconstructed, and the entire building has been turned into a maritime museum. During the summer, you will be able to see live cannon and musket firings as well as Civil War reenactments.