Fort Independence
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Fort Independence (1801-1960) - Fort Independence began as a Second System fort built on the rubble of previous forts in 1801. In 1834 construction began on a Third System fort on the foundation of the Second System Fort and was completed in 1851. Initially abandoned 25 Nov 1879 it was regarrisoned briefly during the Spanish American War and saw service in World War I and World War II. Finally declared surplus in 1960.
Fort Independence History
Established to protect the main ship channel into Boston Harbor.
Current Status
Opened to the public as a city park in 1975.
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Location: Castle Island in Boston Harbor, now attached to the mainland. Maps & Images Lat: 42.338333 Long: -71.011111
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Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 402-404
- Weaver, John R. II, A Legacy in Brick and Stone: America Coastal Defense Forts of the Third System, Redoubt Press, McLean, 2001, First Printing, ISBN 1-57510-069-X, page 86-87
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