Hospital Redoubt

Hospital Redoubt (1776-1783) - A Patriot Revolutionary War fortification established in 1776 in New York City, New York County, New York. Captured by the British in 1776 and destroyed by them. The site was returned to Patriot control in 1783 with the British evacuation of New York City. Abandoned as a fortification in 1783 at the end of the war. History of Hospital Redoubt A Patriot Revolutionary War fortification established in 1776 in New York City, New York County, New York. Built to protect a hospital at West Broadway and Worth Street. This was a strong earthwork fortification surrounding the hospital. Captured by the British in 1776 when they occupied the city and destroyed by them. Site returned to Patriot control in 1783 with the British evacuation of New York City. Current Status No remains. Said to be located at West Broadway and Worth Street in New York City. {"selectable":false,"height":"-500","width":"-500"} Location: West Broadway and Worth Street, New York City, New York County, New York. Maps & Images Lat: 40.71766 Long: -74.00753 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' See Also: New York City Forts 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 601. Lossing, Benson J., Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution Vol. II, New York, Harper and Brothers, 1859, Internet Archive, page 593. Links: North American Forts - Hospital Redoubt New York State Military Museum - Hospital Redoubt Visited: No