Fort Wood - New York, NY
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bluesnote
N 40° 41.383 W 074° 02.617
18T E 580809 N 4504752
Before the statue of liberty, Liberty Island was occupied by the military while operating at Fort Wood to protect NYC from the British in the war of 1812. The above coordinates are for the historical marker about the historic fort.
Waymark Code: WMRWYH
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/15/2016
Views: 6
The plaque says, "The Statue of Liberty's pedestal sit sits atop the remans of Fort Wood, originally one link in a chain of defense protecting New York City and it's vital harbor. The fort was built between 1808 and 1811 in the shape of an eleven-pointed star and was occupied by the War Department as an army post until 1937.
The eleven-pointed start design was brought to North America by French military engineers in the 17th Century. The for acted as a lookout position with harbor guns entrenched near the shore. Many incised markings, believed to be Masonic symbols, have been found on its granite exterior walls and the surrounding lawn."
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1801
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": United States
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.
Current condition: Abandoned
This site is administered by ----: NPS
If admission is charged -: 25.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Restricted hours -Admission charged
Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: Not listed
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