Castle Williams - New York, NY
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bluesnote
N 40° 41.571 W 074° 01.160
18T E 582857 N 4505123
One of a few historic forts protecting New York Harbor in the early days of the American Revolution.
Waymark Code: WMYN8Q
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2018
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Taken from Wikipedia, "Castle Williams is a circular fortification of red sandstone on the northwest point of Governors Island, part of a system of forts designed and constructed in the early 19th century to protect New York City from naval attack. It is a prominent landmark in New York Harbor. Together with Fort Jay (Fort Columbus), it is managed by the National Park Service as part of Governors Island National Monument."
Address:
Governors Island, NYC, NY, USA
Open to the public: Yes
Hours: Not listed
Fees?: Not listed
Web link: Not listed
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