Jackson Barracks: The Historic Garrison's lost buildings
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The only buildings that have been lost from the 1830s complex are the post's original headquarters and the two towers that were nearest the river. In 1912, new levee construction required their demolition. A major river entrance was no longer necessary, nor were fortress-like guard towers. The two north towers still remain, however, and there is a rarely used front gate on the river.
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Jackson Barracks original Headquarters, front, circa 1910
Photo courtesy Louisiana Division/City Archives, New Orleans Public Library
Headquarters rear, facing river, pre-1912
Image courtesy Louisiana National Guard Archives
One of the south towers being demolished, circa 1912
Image courtesy of Louisiana Division/City Archives, New Orleans Public Library.
Earliest depiction of Jackson Barracks
Shows the original headquarters building and the two south towers from the river. Image from Gibson's Guide and Directory of the State of Louisiana, 1838Map
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