Fort Babcock (2)

 (1942-1944) - A World War II Coastal Fort first established in 1942 on Kruzof Island, Sitka Borough, Alaska. Named Fort Babcock after Colonel Walter C. Babcock, who had been in charge of constructing the Trans-Alaskan Military Road in 1899‑1901 and had recently died (1937). Abandoned in 1944.

Current Status
Part of Tongass National Forest, Kruzof Island, Sitka Borough, Alaska.

Sources:
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Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Babcock
 * Wikipedia - Fort Babcock