Whitehall Battery

 (1776-1783) - A Patriot Revolutionary War fortification established in 1776 in New York City, New York County, New York. Captured by the British in 1776 and held by them until 1783. Returned to Patriot control in 1783 with the British evacuation of New York City. Abandoned as a fortification in 1783 at the end of the war.

History of Whitehall Battery
A Revolutionary War fortification established in 1776 as a two gun battery in New York City, New York County, New York. Located behind (to the south of) General George Washington's Headquarters at #1 Broadway. Captured by the British in 1776 and held by them until the British evacuation of New York City. Repaired and improved by the British in 1782.

Returned to Patriot control on 25 Nov 1783 with the British evacuation of New York City. Abandoned as a fortification in 1783 at the end of the war.

Current Status
No remains. Said to have been located east of the Grand Battery and adjacent to it in what had been Whitehall Dock (now South Ferry), behind Washington's Headquarters at #1 Broadway.

See Also:
 * Grand Battery
 * New York City Forts

Sources:
 * , page 604.
 * , page 593.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Whitehall Battery
 * New York State Military Museum - Whitehall Battery