Fort Jefferson
Americannoun
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During the American Civil War, Fort Jefferson was used as a military prison.
From New York Times ● May 5, 2023
The only identifiable grave found underwater belongs to one John Greer, who is listed in the records for Fort Jefferson as a civilian laborer who died on Nov. 5, 1861.
From Washington Times ● May 3, 2023
Normally, about 255 tourists a day arrive by boat and seaplane to tour the islands and Fort Jefferson, which was built 160 years ago.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 4, 2023
The main island, which is dominated by the hexagonal Fort Jefferson, a disused military fortress made of brick, has no hotels and only a primitive campsite.
From Reuters ● Jan. 3, 2023
Dad claimed that he’d actually witnessed it once, on a cruise to Fort Jefferson.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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