Listing Details| ID: | 106 |
| Title: | Civil War History in the Florida Keys - http://yankeefreedom.com/dry-tortugas-civil-war-history.htm |
| Description: | Learn about the civil war fort built on the Dry Tortugas, a desert island at the end of the Florida Keys. Built to protect the shipping in the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Straits from pirates, the fort is the largest brick structure in the world, and is surrounded by the pristine waters of the Florida Straits. Accessible only by ferry or private boat, the National Monument boasts a rich military history. It was also popular with Ernest Hemingway, who loved to fish here. |
| Category: | Society: History |
| Link Owner: | M.-J. Taylor |
| Date Added: | March 06, 2008 12:50:39 AM |
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