U.S. Barracks, 19th century postcard
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The artist's depiction is not exactly correct, as the northeast tower is not included, but one can get the sense of how the early post was laid out. Notice the mule-drawn streetcars.
Image courtesy of Louisiana National Guard Archives
This file appears in: Jackson Barracks Historic Garrison Overview
Jackson Barracks Historic Garrison Overview
The Historic Garrison section of Jackson Barracks consists of the original post constructed in the 1830s. These 19 buildings, surrounded by a 12 foot wall, served four companies of US Army regulars. By the 1830s, the Army decided it needed a…