Fort Wetherill

Fort Wetherill (1900-1946) - First established in 1900 on the site of earlier fortifications. Named after Capt. Alexander M. Wetherill, who was killed in action at the Battle of San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War. Abandoned in 1946.

Endicott Period

Established Construction History Closing

Current Status

Part of Fort Wetherill State Park.

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Location: Fort Wetherill State Park, Jamestown, Conanicut Island, Newport County, Rhode Island. Maps & Images Lat: 41.4795467 Long: -71.3650529 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 62'

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 .....

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Wetherill
• Wikipedia - Fort Wetherill

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