The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Fort Beauregard, located on a bluff in the northern corner of the village, was a Confederate stronghold during the American Civil War. In 1863, the fort successfully defended Harrisonburg from the attack of four Union gunboats coming from the Black River to the Ouachita River. After four days of bombardment, little damage was done, and the gunboats retired down river. Harrisonburg and fort were evacuated before Brig. General Crocker's considerable naval and army forces arrived on September 4, 1863. The Confederates lost eight significant artillery pieces although two large 32 pound cannons were preserved. On March 1 through the 4, 1864 the town was again attacked by Union gunboats, but the falling river level prevented the advance on Monroe.
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3 historic places in Harrisonburg
3 places in Harrisonburg are on the National Register of Historic Places, the country’s official list of buildings and places worth saving.
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When they were listed
Listed 1988Catahoula Parish Courthouse
Listed 2015Harrisonburg Methodist ChurchListed 1980Sargent HouseThen & now
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