Fort Celeste - New Madrid, Missouri
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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, Missouri placed as part of Bicentennial project of the local D.A.R chapter.
Waymark Code: WMHQQ8
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2013
Views: 1
Text of marker
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
The marker is located near the levee along the Mississippi in New Madrid. The marker is getting more difficult to read.
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