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== History of Mill Rock Fort ==
== History of Mill Rock Fort ==
[[File:Mill Rock Fort 1814.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Mill Rock Fort 1814]]
Established in 1812 as a coastal defense in the East River of New York City. Built to defend the East River channels with a gun battery and a large supporting blockhouse.  
Established in 1812 as a coastal defense in the East River of New York City. Built to defend the East River channels with a gun battery and a large supporting blockhouse.  


Abandoned as a fortification at the end of the war in 1815. Burned down in 1821.
Abandoned as a fortification at the end of the war in 1815. Burned down in 1821.
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== Current Status ==
== Current Status ==
The site is now part of Mill Rock park.
The site is now part of Mill Rock park on the island.
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Revision as of 08:19, 11 January 2016

Mill Rock Fort (1812-1815) - A War of 1812 fortification established in 1812 on Mill Rock Island in present day New York County, New York. Abandoned as a fortification at the end of the war in 1815.

Mill Rock Fort

History of Mill Rock Fort

Mill Rock Fort 1814

Established in 1812 as a coastal defense in the East River of New York City. Built to defend the East River channels with a gun battery and a large supporting blockhouse.

Abandoned as a fortification at the end of the war in 1815. Burned down in 1821.


Current Status

The site is now part of Mill Rock park on the island.


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Location: Mill Rock Island, New York County, New York.

Maps & Images

Lat: 40.78071 Long: -73.93827

See Also:

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 566.

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