Fort Toulouse Fort Jackson

Fort Toulouse Fort Jackson

The Fort was first established in 1717 by the French to counter the growing influence of the British colonies of Georgia and Carolina. It was named for Louis-Alexandre de Bourbon, comte de Toulouse. Fort Jackson was later built on the site.

Location

4 miles southwest of Wetumpka
Elmore County, Alabama
USA

Getting There

Fort Toulouse Fort Jackson  is a historic site located in Wetumpka, Alabama, about 15 miles north of Montgomery. Here are some ways to get there:

By Car: You can drive to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson by taking US-231 North from Montgomery. The site is located on the left side of the road, just before the Coosa River.

By Public Transportation: There is no public transportation available directly to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson. You may be able to take a bus to Wetumpka and then take a taxi or rideshare service to the site.

By Taxi or Rideshare: You can take a taxi or rideshare service such as Uber or Lyft to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson. There are several taxi companies in Wetumpka and the surrounding area that you can call or hail from the street.

The nearest airport to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson is the Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM), which is located approximately 20 miles south of the site. From the airport, you can rent a car or take a taxi or rideshare service to get to Fort Toulouse-Fort Jackson.

Nearby Airports

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