Old Spanish Fort
Before becoming a public park, this spot was a shell midden, a fort, and an amusement park.

šŸ“œ This site has a rich history, starting as an ancient Marksville native shell midden.
šŸ” It served as a French fort from 1701, then a Spanish fort until 1823, later an amusement park, and became a public park in 1938.

Why Go

šŸ° Explore ruins of a historic fort.
šŸŒ³ Enjoy a public park setting.
šŸŽ¶ Discover a place where early jazz bands played.
šŸ“œ Learn about New Orleans' layered past.

Tips

šŸ“ Located near the Lake Vista neighborhood.

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