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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1794-1836) - A U.S. Army post established on the site of previous colonial fortifications in 1794 on Goat Island in the present day city of Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island. Upgraded in 1808 as a [[Second System]] coastal fort. Abandoned in 1836. Also known as [[Fort George (13)]], [[Fort Liberty]] and [[Fort Washington]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1794-1836) - A U.S. Army post established on the site of previous colonial fortifications in 1794 on Goat Island in the present day city of Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island. Upgraded in 1808 as a [[Second System]] coastal fort. Abandoned in 1836. Also known as [[Fort George (13)]], [[Fort Liberty]] and [[Fort Washington (7)]]. | ||
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Revision as of 16:53, 17 April 2013
Fort Wolcott (1794-1836) - A U.S. Army post established on the site of previous colonial fortifications in 1794 on Goat Island in the present day city of Newport in Newport County, Rhode Island. Upgraded in 1808 as a Second System coastal fort. Abandoned in 1836. Also known as Fort George (13), Fort Liberty and Fort Washington (7).
Fort Wolcott History
Current Status
No remains on Goat Island in Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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Location: On Goat Island in the City of Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island. Maps & Images Lat: 41.48791 Long: -71.32785 |
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 706-707
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