Fort Jefferson at Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida (a6e85e69-9c0a-4d60-963b-1845719d22ef)
Zusammenfassung
Another view of the interior ruins at Fort Jefferson.
Dry Tortugas National Park
Known by several northern plains tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site of worship for many American Indians. The rolling hills of this 1,347 acre park are covered with pine forests, deciduous woodlands, and prairie grasslands. Deer, prairie dogs, and other wildlife are abundant.
Proclaimed September 24, 1906 as the nation's first national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt.
Keywords: Forts -- 19th century; Fort Jefferson
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Datum
18/11/2003
Quelle
National Parks Gallery
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