Fort Jackson
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About Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 15, 1966: the first place in Triumph to be listed. It was named a National Historic Landmark on Dec 19, 1960, one of 57 in Louisiana. Only 0 of Louisiana’s 1,502 listings are older. The Register lists it for its military, at the national level. The listing covers 63.4 acres.
What it isHistoric fort in Louisiana, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 335 MB · National Archives↗1960 to today
- 1960Named a National Historic Landmark
- 1966Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 60 years
Finding Fort Jackson
2.5 miles southeast of Triumph on LA 23, W bank of Mississippi River, in Triumph, LA
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Fort Jackson
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Fort Jackson
Is Fort Jackson on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 15, 1966 (Register number 66000379).
Is Fort Jackson a National Historic Landmark?
Yes, since Dec 19, 1960. Louisiana has 57 National Historic Landmarks, 2 of them in Triumph.
Can you visit Fort Jackson?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Fort Jackson?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 335 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 73972879 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.