fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense a penal camp where political prisoners or prisoners of war are confined (usually under harsh conditions) surround with a stockade in order to fortify
The Stockade
Located downtown near LSU on grounds of former civil war stockade; offers room photos and descriptions, rates, map, directions, guestbook and links to area attractions. http://www.thestockade.com