During the Civil War, Cape Girardeau was occupied by Union troops under the command of General Ulysses S. Grant. This site was once the home of Fort A, one of the Union’s facilities used as a supply base and defensive structure against the Confederacy. The fort was guarded by a few massive siege cannons, one of which is still on display. Today, the Fort A site is a must-see when visiting downtown Cape Girardeau. The town was also utilized as a supply base for the troops. The location offers a…
