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PORT HUDSON
 
Port Hudson State Historic Site, in Lousiana, about an half hour north of present-day Baton Rouge, was the site of the longest military siege in American history. Control of the Mississippi River was an important goal for both sides of the Civil War. The North wanted the river to control supply movements and to split the Confederacy in two. The South wanted to maintain control and ensure the flow of supplies.

When New Orleans fell to the Union in April, 1862, the South's control of the Mississippi was in jeopardy. The Confederate army had already fortified the river bluffs at Vicksburg, Mississippi, but needed defenses below the mouth of the Red River, the primary route for shipment of supplies from Texas. The bluffs near the small town of Port Hudson were a good site for defensive positions - it was the first high ground upstream from Baton Rouge and overlooked a bend in the Mississippi. After defeat at the Battle at Baton Rouge, Aug 5, 1862, the South's army marched to Port Hudson, built a series of river batteries along the bluffs and a 4 1/2-mile line of earthworks to protect the land approach to the the river. A 48-day siege of Port Hudson began on May 23, 1863, with roughly 30,000 Union troops, under General Banks, against 6,800 Confederates, under General Gardner. On May 27, and again on June 14, the Union army launched assaults against the earthworks and trenches protecting Port Hudson, resulting in some of the bloodiest and most severe fighting of the War. As the siege continued, the Confederate army nearly exhausted their ammunition and they also had to do with eating mules, horses and rats. When word reached the Confederates that Vicksburg had surrendered, it was realized that their situation was hopeless and nothing could be gained by continuing the defense of Port Hudson. Surrender terms were negotiated, and on July 9, 1863, after 48 days and thousands of casualties, the Union took over Port Hudson.

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Comfort Inn
460 Main Street Map
Baker

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 10 miles

Hilton Garden Inn - Airport Hilton Garden Inn - Airport
3330 Harding Boulevard Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 13 miles

Microtel Inn & Suites Microtel Inn & Suites
3444 Harding Boulevard Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 13 miles

Super 8 Motel Super 8 Motel
821 South Lobdell Map
Port Allen

Type: Motel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 14 miles

Comfort Suites Comfort Suites
2880 North Westport Drive Map
Port Allen

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 15 miles

Quality Inn & Suites Quality Inn & Suites
131 Lobdell Highway Map
Port Allen

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 15 miles

Hilton Baton Rouge Hilton Baton Rouge
201 Lafayette Street Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 16 miles

Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center
103 France Street Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 17 miles

Best Western Chateau Louisianne Suite Hotel Best Western Chateau Louisianne Suite Hotel
710 North Lobdell Avenue Map
Baton Rouge

Type: All Suites


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 18 miles

Best Western Magnolia Manor Best Western Magnolia Manor
234 Lobdell Avenue Map
Port Allen

Type: Motel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

La Quinta Inn La Quinta Inn
2333 South Acadian Thruway Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Courtyard By Marriott - Acadian Center Courtyard By Marriott - Acadian Center
2421 South Acadian Thruway Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Radisson - University Inn and Conference Center Radisson - University Inn and Conference Center
2445 South Acadian Thruway Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Chase Suites Chase Suites
5522 Corporate Boulevard Map
Baton Rouge

Type: All Suites


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Marriott Hotel Marriott Hotel
5500 Hilton Avenue Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Crowne Plaza Crowne Plaza
4728 Constitution Avenue Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Conference Center


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Homewood Suites Homewood Suites
5860 Corporate Boulevard Map
Baton Rouge

Type: All Suites


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Best Western Richmond Suites Hotel Best Western Richmond Suites Hotel
5668 Hilton Avenue Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Holiday Inn - South College Drive Holiday Inn - South College Drive
4848 Constitution Avenue Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Embassy Suites Embassy Suites
4914 Constitution Avenue Map
Baton Rouge

Type: All Suites


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Cambria Suites Cambria Suites
4964 Constitution Avenue Map
Baton Rouge

Type: All Suites


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Comfort Suites - College Drive Comfort Suites - College Drive
3045 Valley Creek Road Map
Baton Rouge

Type: All Suites


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Extended Stay America - Citiplace Extended Stay America - Citiplace
6250 Corporate Boulevard Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 19 miles

Holiday Inn Holiday Inn
9940 Airline Highway Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 21 miles

Days Inn Days Inn
9919-A Gwenadele Avenue Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Motel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 21 miles

Ramada Inn Ramada Inn
10045 Gwenadele Drive Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 21 miles

Sleep Inn Sleep Inn
10332 Plaza Americana Drive Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 21 miles

Drury Inn Drury Inn
7939 Essen Park Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 21 miles

Fairfield Inn By Marriott - South Fairfield Inn By Marriott - South
7959 Essen Park Avenue Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 21 miles

Crossland Economy Studios Crossland Economy Studios
11140 Boardwalk Drive Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 21 miles

Springhill Suites Springhill Suites
7979 Essen Park Avenue Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 21 miles

Red Roof Inn Red Roof Inn
11314 Boardwalk Drive Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 22 miles

Super 8 Motel Super 8 Motel
11444 Reulet Avenue Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Motel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 22 miles

Towneplace Suites Towneplace Suites
8735 Summa Boulevard Map
Baton Rouge

Type: All Suites


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 22 miles

Quality Suites - Bluebonnet Center Quality Suites - Bluebonnet Center
9138 Bluebonnet Centre Boulevard Map
Baton Rouge

Type: All Suites


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 22 miles

Hyatt Place Baton Rouge Hyatt Place Baton Rouge
6080 Bluebonnet Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 22 miles

Crestwood Suites Crestwood Suites
5222 South Sherwood Forest Boulevard Map
Baton Rouge

Type: All Suites


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 23 miles

Comfort Suites Comfort Suites
1755 O'neal Lane Map
Baton Rouge

Type: All Suites


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 23 miles

Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express
6254 Siegen Lane Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 24 miles

La Quinta Inn - Baton Rouge/Seigan Lane La Quinta Inn - Baton Rouge/Seigan Lane
10555 Reiger Road Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 24 miles

Courtyard By Marriott - Siegen Lane Courtyard By Marriott - Siegen Lane
10307 North Mall Drive Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 24 miles

Residence Inn By Marriott Residence Inn By Marriott
10333 North Mall Drive Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 24 miles

Hampton Inn & Suites I-10 East
11271 Reiger Road Map
Baton Rouge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 25 miles

Hampton Inn Hampton Inn
201 Rushing Road West Map
Denham Springs

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 25 miles

Quality Inn Quality Inn
125 Rushing Road West Map
Denham Springs

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 25 miles

Days Inn Days Inn
201 Range 12 Boulevard Map
Denham Springs

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 25 miles

La Quinta Inn La Quinta Inn
13450 Vera Mcgowan Map
Walker

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 29 miles

Holiday Inn Holiday Inn
1500 Highway 30 Map
Gonzales

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 38 miles

Holiday Inn Express Holiday Inn Express
2942 H Grand Point Highway Map
Breaux Bridge

Type: Hotel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 40 miles

Super 8 Super 8
2088-B Rees Street Map
Breaux Bridge

Type: Motel


  Distance from PORT HUDSON: 45 miles



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