Fort Celeste - New Madrid, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 36° 35.026 W 089° 31.608
16S E 273934 N 4051671
Marker providing information about an early Spanish fort built in New Madrid.
Waymark Code: WMHQQ6
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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Fort Celeste

In 1789 Fort Celeste was erected by the Spanish government on the bank of the Mississippi at New Madrid.  This fort was named in honor of the wife of Governor Mire of Louisiana. All vessels using the river were stopped at this point for payment of duty and search of cargo, this was the home of the Spanish commandants and was manned by a Spanish garrison.  The Spanish fleet was anchored by the fort to guard the river.

Erected by
the 
Lucy Jefferson Lewis Chapter DAR

Bicentennial Project 1976

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