Mill Rock Fort

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 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. {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: Mill Rock Island, New York County, New York. Maps & Images Lat: 40.78071 Long: -73.93827 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation:.....' 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. Links: North American Forts - Mill Rock Fort New York State Military Museum - Mill Rock Fort Visited: No