Fort No. 6 - NYC

Fort No. 6 - NYC (1777-1779) - A British Revolutionary War fortification established in 1777 in New York City, Bronx County, New York. Destroyed and abandoned by the British in 1779. Revolutionary War Fortifications North of New York City, circa 1777. Fort No. 6 in Lower Right History of Fort No. 6 - NYC A British Revolutionary War earthwork fortification established in 1777 in New York City during the British occupation of the City. In 1779 the British constricted their outer defense line to shift manpower to other locations and many of the outposts were destroyed and abandoned. Fort No. 6 was abandoned and destroyed by the British 11 Sep 1779 as a part of this consolidation. Current Status No remains. Said to have been located on the present day V.A. Hospital grounds, near Kingsbridge Road and Sedgwick Ave. Location: V.A. Hospital grounds, near Kingsbridge Road and Sedgwick Ave., New York City, Bronx County, New York. Map point is approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 40.86954 Long: -73.90382 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' See Also: New York City Forts 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 602. Links: North American Forts - Fort No. 6 - NYC New York State Military Museum - Fort No. 6 - NYC Visited: No