Fort Laight

 (1814-1815) - A War of 1812 Fort established in 1814 in New York City, New York. Named Fort Laight after militia Lieutenant Colonel Edward W. Laight, Commander, 85th New York Militia. Abandoned as a fortification in 1815 at the end of the war.

History of Fort Laight
Established as an American defense of New York City in the summer and fall of 1814 during the War of 1812. Built as a two gun stone battery 50' wide 60' long at the Manhattenville Pass along the Blomingdale Road. The fort anchored a defense that stretched from the fort, northwest across the Bloomingdale Road at the Manhattenville Pass to the bluffs overlooking the river. A redoubt northeast of the fort provided some protection from that quarter.

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

Current Status
No remains, overbuilt.

See Also:
 * New York City Forts

Sources:
 * , page 564.
 * , Page 549 - 557.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Laight
 * New York State Military Museum - Fort Laight