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Fort D Historic Site

25 Reviews

#27 of 40 things to do in Cape Girardeau

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920 West Fort Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

+1 573-339-6340

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“Has potential to be something cool.”

This was a little disappointing. We were hoping to actually go inside the fort and see the rooms... read more

Reviewed 31 July 2017

Hannah M

via mobile

“Such potential”

There is broken glass and trash everywhere. Unfortunately the signs were barely readable due to... read more

Reviewed 23 July 2017

Olivia C

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Overview

This is a small city park unit that is the only Civil War defensive fort still remaining for the city of Cape Girardeau.

3.0

25 reviews

Excellent8%
Very good24%
Average44%
Poor20%
Terrible4%

Travellers talk about

“west side” (2 reviews)

“the river” (2 reviews)

“battle” (2 reviews)

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920 West Fort Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

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+1 573-339-6340

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Hannah M

Reviewed 31 July 2017 via mobile

Has potential to be something cool.

This was a little disappointing. We were hoping to actually go inside the fort and see the rooms inside, but everything was locked. We were only able to look at the outside, and through the windows. The park was extremely clean and well kept. It...More

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Olivia C

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Reviewed 23 July 2017

Such potential

There is broken glass and trash everywhere. Unfortunately the signs were barely readable due to graffiti. Such a historic place with so much potential.

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3MG1949

Greenfield, Indiana

12226

Reviewed 23 June 2017

Fort D

I have been to many forts and this one is very well presented. They had lots of interesting facts you can read while roaming around.

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Linda S

Munford, Tennessee

6211

Reviewed 10 June 2017

not easy to find

We passed by this site was not sure we had found it, Not very well marked. Does not take long to check out this sight.but is history that did not know about.

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greywolf1953

Cape Girardeau, Missouri

6113

Reviewed 16 February 2017

Built during the Civil War

A must see when in Cape Girardeau. Here you will see original earth works that protected the Union soldiers during our Civil War. You will also see a replica of the original fort but some say not so much. This fort was one of four...More

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FormerRezPilot

Phoenix

3017

Reviewed 29 November 2016

Stumbled upon a fort in Cape....

Very nice little spot overlooking the bridge. I can see why it was selected to be a fort. Not much original left but there is a reconstructed powder house to look at. Lots of interpretive panels to read. I learned something else about John Wesley...More

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Lisicdrake2016

Machesney Park, Illinois

Reviewed 27 June 2016

Pictures are deceiving!!

I came to MS to visit a family member that cannot drive. So I got on Tripadvisor and decided to try and find some things to do while I was here. I found this... I decided too go and check it out after seeing what...More

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Shirlee2u

Paducah, KY

199

Reviewed 13 December 2015

Interesting Historical Site

We visited yesterday, Dec 11th. Obviously this is the off-season, so there were no activities & we had it all to ourselves. As a photographer, this was a good thing. Lots of interesting historical facts to be had on the plaques in front of Fort...More

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Sally C

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Reviewed 11 July 2015 via mobile

Worth a visit.

Great to visit a little piece of local Civil War history! The markers provide a lot of information. While the surrounding neighborhood is a little shabby, it's not a drawback to a visit. Park in the lot of an old school across the street and...More

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Sherry J

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Reviewed 9 July 2015

Fort D in Cape is close to the River and SEMO River Campus

Fort D in Cape is close to the Mississippi River and SEMO River Campus. They have reenactments and activities at the fort. You have to view the schedule for events. It is close to the Red House and other River Front activities.

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