By the Decree of 21 January 1887, the Minister of War Georges Boulanger renamed all forts, batteries, and barracks to those of prior military leaders.Note #5285 of 25 March 1886 of Minister of War Boulanger to the generals commanding military regions ; the Presidential Decree of 21 January 1887 for new names of forts, batteries, and barracks on the proposal of the Minister of War, General Boulanger. Fort Souville was thus rechristened Fort Lemoine, in reference to General Louis Lemoine. The new name was engraved on the pediment of the entrance. On 13 October 1887, Boulanger's successor, Théophile Ferron, abrogated the decree.Letter #14980 of 13 October 1887 of Minister of War Ferron, abrogating the presidential decree of 21 January. The fort returned to its prior name while retaining the inscription at the entrance.
