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Located on a 100 acre tract in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, purchased by the Federal Government in 1896. Battery construction began in 1899 and the first battery was completed in 1900. Usually garrisoned by detachment from [[Fort Howard]]. | Located on a 100 acre tract in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, purchased by the Federal Government in 1896. Battery construction began in 1899 and the first battery was completed in 1900. Usually garrisoned by detachment from [[Fort Howard]]. | ||
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Part of the [[Category:Harbor Defense of Baltimore|Harbor Defense of Baltimore]]. | |||
A two battery [[Endicott Period]] coastal fort. [[Battery Hartshorne]] was armed with two 6" guns on disappearing carriages and [[Battery Sykes]] was armed with two 3" pedestal mounted guns. | |||
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Revision as of 08:11, 3 April 2009
Fort Smallwood (1896-1928) - An Endicott Period Coastal Fort named for Revolutionary War Maj. Gen. William Smallwood who later became governor of Maryland. Sold to City of Baltimore in 1928 for use as a city park.
Fort Smallwood History
Established to protect the entrance to Baltimore Harbor.
Located on a 100 acre tract in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, purchased by the Federal Government in 1896. Battery construction began in 1899 and the first battery was completed in 1900. Usually garrisoned by detachment from Fort Howard.
Endicott Period
Part of the .
A two battery Endicott Period coastal fort. Battery Hartshorne was armed with two 6" guns on disappearing carriages and Battery Sykes was armed with two 3" pedestal mounted guns.
| Battery Click on Battery links below |
No. | Caliber | Type Mount | Service Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Hartshorne | 2 | 6" | Disappearing Carriage | 1900-1927 | |
| Battery Sykes | 2 | 3" | Pedestal Mount | 1905-1927 | Destroyed |
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Current Status
Purchased in 1928 for use as a Baltimore City Park. On April 1, 2006 Fort Smallwood Park became the newest regional park in the Anne Arundel County Park System. No period guns or carriages. Battery George Sykes is completely gone replaced by a parking lot. Battery Hartshorne is sealed up with the battery building completely exposed with no access to the gun level.
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Location: Rock Point, Maryland. At the Patapsco River entrance opposite Fort Howard. Maps & Images Lat: 39.16611 Long: -76.47806 |
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 390
- American Forts Network
- North American Forts
- Coast Defense Study Group, CDSG Press, CDSG Digital Library
Visited: 2 Apr 2009
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