Fort Jefferson National Monument, Florida

"Fort Jefferson National Monument, Florida" by United States. National Park Service tells the story of a massive 19th-century fort and its place in American history. Construction on Fort Jefferson began in 1846, and the book explains how this fort became a key location in the Gulf of Mexico. You'll discover its role as a prison during the Civil War, housing those connected to the "Lincoln Conspirators," and what led to its abandonment after various struggles such as disease and hurricane damage. Beyond its military past, the book also shows the fort's later importance and explores its significance as a natural habitat, especially for nesting sooty terns, encapsulating the rich maritime history and ecological importance of the Dry Tortugas Islands