Rome Arsenal

Rome Arsenal (1813-1873) - A U.S. Army arsenal established in 1813 during the War of 1812 in present day Rome, Oneida County, New York. Abandoned in 1873.

Rome Arsenal History

Built as a three-acre fortification in 1813 during the War of 1812 that included barracks, arsenal building, a magazine, workshops, and other support buildings.

Abandoned in 1873.

Current Status

A marker and restored commandant's quarters in Rome, Oneida County, New York. Other buildings may also be from the arsenal period but are now commercial property.

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Location: 514 West Dominick Street, Rome, Oneida County, New York. Maps & Images Lat: 43.215556 Long: -75.467778 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 575

Links:

• North American Forts - Rome Arsenal
• New York State Military Museum - Rome Arsenal
• Wikipedia - Rome Arsenal

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