Fort Fish

 (1814-1815) - A War of 1812 earthworks fort established in 1814 in present day Central Park, New York City, New York. Named Fort Fish after Nicholas Fish, then chairman of New York's Committee of Defense. Probably abandoned as a fortification in 1815 at the end of the war.

History of Fort Fish
Established in 1814 during the War of 1812 as an earthworks fort in present day Central Park, New York City. Located along the Old Post Road at the highest point on the bluff overlooking present day Central Park. Fort Fish was the largest and most heavily armed of the three fortifications in the area.

Abandoned as a fortification in 1815 at the end of the war.

Current Status
No remains in Central Park.

See Also:
 * Fort Clinton (3)
 * New York City Forts

Sources:
 * , page 551.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Fish
 * New York State Military Museum - Fort Fish
 * Wikipedia - Fort Fish
 * Central Park Convervancy - Fort Fish