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Fort Pickens

American  

noun

  1. a fort in NW Florida, at the entrance to Pensacola Bay: occupied by Union forces throughout the Civil War.


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The Maryland-based team transitioned to the project earlier this week after doing major repairs at Fort Pickens on Gulf Islands National Seashore.

From Washington Times • May 11, 2018

Surge impacts also have been seen at Fort Pickens on the northern Gulf coast and the nearby Gulf Island National Seashore.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2017

“Jupiter Lighthouse, Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West, Fort Jefferson and Fort Pickens in Pensacola - all of these places are threatened.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 28, 2017

“Jupiter Lighthouse, Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West, Fort Jefferson and Fort Pickens in Pensacola — all of these places are threatened.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2017

"Of course the officers of Fort Pickens are on the lookout for the saucy little craft," added Mr. Blowitt.

From Within The Enemy's Lines by Optic, Oliver

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