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  1. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fort_WadsworthFort Wadsworth - Wikipedia

    Fort Wadsworth is a former United States military installation on Staten Island in New York City, situated on The Narrows which divide New York Bay into Upper and Lower bays, a natural point for defense of the Upper Bay, Manhattan, and beyond.

  2. www.nps.gov › gate › learnFort Wadsworth - U.S. National Park Service

    Jul 10, 2023 · The site occupies 226 acres on the northeastern shore of Staten Island, on the Narrows of New York Harbor. Rich in history and natural beauty, Fort Wadsworth affords you the opportunity to observe an important part of our nation's history, while offering magnificent views of New York Harbor.

  3. www.nps.gov › gate › learnDetailed History of Fort Wadsworth - U.S. National Park Service

    Dec 30, 2019 · British forces fortified the area now known as Fort Wadsworth in 1779. After the American Revolution the protection of New York, which had been so easily invaded, became a priority for the new American government.

  4. www.nps.gov › gate › learnFort Wadsworth Visitor Center - U.S. National Park Service

    Apr 4, 2024 · Enjoy a day at Fort Wadsworth by starting your visit in the Visitor Center. Learn about New York's harbor defense system in the nineteenth century and beyond. Hear our cannon roar, check out our exhibits and feel free to ask the rangers questions about the park and its history.

  5. home.nps.gov › gate › learnThe Civil War at Fort Wadsworth - Gateway National Recreation ......

    Feb 26, 2015 · The Civil War (1861-1865) at what is today Fort Wadsworth brought the site its first permanent troops. In January 1863, the 5th Regiment of New York Volunteers took up residence at the site. From 1863 until 1979, soldiers were garrisoned here.

  6. www.nps.gov › places › 000Fort Wadsworth Overlook - U.S. National Park Service

    Dec 15, 2022 · Staten Island, NY. Amenities. 1 listed. This spectacular view was recognized for its strategic value centuries ago by no one less than George Washington himself.

  7. www.nyctourism.com › places › fort-wadsworth-staten-islandFort Wadsworth - Staten Island in Outdoors & Recreation | NYC...

    Brooklyn's beachside attraction holds the Cyclone roller coaster, the Wonder Wheel, the New York Aquarium, the original Nathan’s Famous and a boardwalk. Located on the northeastern shore of Staten Island, this 226-acre public park was once the longest continually operating military fort in the nation.

  8. www.atlasobscura.com › places › fort-wadsworthRemains of Fort Wadsworth – Staten Island, New York - Atlas...

    Sep 1, 2014 · Discover Remains of Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island, New York: Once America's longest-manned military fort, now an abandoned hulk.

  9. npplan.com › parks-by-state › new-york-national-parksGateway National Recreation Area | FORT WADSWORTH WALKING TOUR

    Dec 15, 2021 · Visitors to the Staten Island Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area can see all of the surviving military structures on a walking tour of Fort Wadsworth.

  10. www.nps.gov › places › 000Fort Wadsworth - U.S. National Park Service

    Nov 7, 2021 · Fort Wadsworth is one of the oldest military installations in the nation. The site occupies 226-acres on the northeastern shore of Staten Island along the Verrazano Narrows of New York Harbor.

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