Fort No. 5 is a historic American Civil War fort in Phenix City, Alabama. It was built in 1863 as one of eight forts for the defense of Columbus, Georgia, which was a major producer of war materiel for the Confederacy. The pentagonal fort is 30 yards (27 m) per side, with earthen walls. During the Battle of Columbus on April 16, 1865, the Confederate army was badly undermanned, and Fort No. 5 was left unoccupied as the Union Army captured Columbus.[3]
Fort No. 5 | |
 Sketch of the Defenses of Columbus, Fort No. 5 at far left | |
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| Location | Opelika Rd., Phenix City, Alabama |
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| Coordinates | 32°29′00″N 85°02′04″W / 32.48333°N 85.03444°W |
| Built | 1863 |
| NRHP reference No. | 76000354[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 6, 1976 |
| Designated ARLH | August 20, 1975[2] |
The fort was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "National Register Information System – (#76000354)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ "The Alabama Register of Landmarks & Heritage" (PDF). preserveala.org. Alabama Historical Commission. March 12, 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
- ^ Floyd, W. Warner (December 12, 1975). "Fort No. 5". National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. Archived from the original on April 1, 2024. Retrieved April 1, 2024. See also: "Accompanying photos". Archived from the original on April 1, 2024. Retrieved April 1, 2024.