Fort Constitution (3)

Fort Constitution (3) (1775-1783) - A Patriot Revolutionary War fort established in 1775 on Constitution Island in Putnam County, New York. The fort was captured and destroyed by the British in October 1777. The fort was partially reconstructed and garrisoned by Patriot forces after it was abandoned by the British. Became one of the anchor sites for the great chain across the Hudson from West Point. Abandoned at the end of the war in 1783.

Fort Constitution Marker & Plan	Fort Constitution Marker and Blockhouse Locale
Cannon Overlooking the Hudson and West Point from the Site of Fort Constitution

Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

The original plan for Fort Constitution had bastions, a 200 foot curtain rampart (14 cannon) and five batterys with 81 cannon. Fort buildings included barracks, magazine and an octagonal blockhouse with six cannon. Only the blockhouse, a barracks and a storehouse were constructed before construction was halted in January 1776. The materials were diverted to the construction of Fort Montgomery near Bear Mountain. Fort Montgomery, Fort Clinton and Fort Constitution were all captured and destroyed by British troops in their October 1777 attack up the Hudson River.

Current Status

Part of the United States Military Academy on Constitution Island in Putnam County, New York.

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Location: Located on Constitution in Putnam County, New York. Maps & Images Lat: 41.40173 Long: -73.95181 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

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 543-544

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Constitution (3)
• New York State Military Museum - Fort Constitution

Visited: 11 May 2012

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