Ever wondered what the difference is between karat and carat? The terms are often used interchangeably, but technically they are two different measures of two different things. When describing gold coins or jewelry, three specifications are usually provided: weight (in troy ounces), dimensions, and fineness/purity.
Fort Jefferson was a town on the Mississippi River about one mile south of Wickliffe, Kentucky in southwestern Ballard County.
Authorized by President Thomas Jefferson, Fort Jackson was built in Thunderbolt (now a section of Savannah) to protect the city from naval attack. Named for James Jackson, the fort is the oldest standing fort in Georgia.It was not the first fort to occupy the site, however.uthorized by President Thomas Jefferson, Fort Jackson was built in Thunderbolt (now a section of Savannah) to protect the city from naval attack. Named for James Jackson, the fort is the oldest standing fort in Georgia. It was not the first fort to occupy the site, however.