Exploring Abandoned Military Bases in Louisiana | Top 10 Hidden Forgotten Sites #abandonedplaces #louisiana #militaryhistory
In this video, we explore the top 10 abandoned military bases in Louisiana, uncovering hidden locations lost in swamps, forests, and remote islands. From historic forts like Fort Macomb and Fort Pike to massive World War II training camps like Camp Livingston and Camp Claiborne, each site reveals a unique piece of American history.
Some of these locations once trained hundreds of thousands of soldiers, while others defended New Orleans during major conflicts like the War of 1812 and the Civil War. Today, many of these abandoned military bases are overgrown, partially submerged, or completely forgotten.
We also explore Monkey Island’s abandoned Coast Guard station, the ruins of Fort Proctor, and the pirate-linked history of Fort Livingston. Each location tells a story of war, abandonment, and nature reclaiming what was left behind.
✅ Chapters:
0:00 Intro 0:40 Battery Bienvenue 1:50 Fort Macomb 3:10 Monkey Island Coast Guard Station 4:50 Fort Pike 5:45 Fort Proctor 6:45 Camp Livingston 8:20 Fort St. Philip 9:55 F. Edward Hebert Defense Complex 11:20 Fort Livingston 13:10 Camp Claiborne
By Charles Ellms - Engraving from book "THE PIRATES OWN BOOK -- Authentic Narratives of the Most Celebrated Sea Robbers" by Charles Ellms, published 1837. Via copy on Guttenburg.org., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2583099
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