Nature Is Reclaiming This One Abandoned Louisiana Spot And It’s Actually Amazing

Fort Macomb is one of the most interesting abandoned places in Louisiana. This 19th-century fort has a ton of history and beautiful ruins. The site is not open to the public, however. Any persons found on the property will be considered trespassers.

Just at the edge of New Orleans city limits, Fort Macomb sits guarding Chef Menteur Pass.

Fort Macomb was built in 1822, seven years after the British forces invaded New Orleans.

Eventually in 1867 the barracks caught fire and the army decommissioned the fort in 1871.

Since then, the fort has become overgrown.

Some people might remember this fort from the TV series True Detective. The first season finale was filmed here.

There are certainly a lot of creepy corners to check out.

A new TV show, Badlands, also used this abandoned fort as a location for their movie.

For an amazing view on this incredible place that can’t be found anywhere else, check out this drone footage of Fort Macomb captured about a year ago:

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Kezia Kamenetz

Kezia Kamenetz is a native to southern Louisiana and lives in the Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans currently. When not writing about all the amazing things to be found in her state, her central passion is dreams and the wisdom they can offer, which you can learn more about by visiting KeziaVida.com

Nature Is Reclaiming This One Abandoned Louisiana Spot And It’s Actually Amazing

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