In 1862, with the fall of New Orleans to the Union Army, the fort was occupied by Federal troops, who renamed it "Camp Parapet." Camp Parapet was a large site with a blacksmith, grocery, and chapel. Soldiers who died of illness or injury at Camp Parapet were buried in the post's cemetery.
In 1862, after the fall of New Orleans to Union forces, the fort was taken over by Federal troops and renamed "Camp Parapet." The camp was a large area with facilities like a blacksmith shop, grocery store, and chapel. Soldiers who died at Camp Parapet from illness or injury were buried in the post's cemetery.