Fort Stevens (5)

 (1814-1815) - A War of 1812 coastal fort established in 1814 at Hallett's Point, Queens County, New York. Named Fort Stevens after General Ebenezer Stevens. Abandoned as a fortification at the end of the war in 1815.

History of Fort Stevens
Established in 1814 during the War of 1812 at Hallett's Point guarding Hell Gate and the channels of the East River. Fort Stevens was an extensive work with stone walls enclosing a battery with 12 pieces of heavy artillery and a barracks. This fortification was at the waters edge and vulnerable to landing parties. The fort was protected from the rear by a large stone tower known as Halletts Point Tower on Lawrence Hill commanding a wide section of land and water. The drawing above was probably as viewed from that tower.

On the water side, in front of Fort Stevens, was a very strong blockhouse and battery on Mill Rock (a small island in front of the fort). Other fortifications ringed this stretch of water, a fort at Horn's Hook and redoubts at Rhinelander Point and the mouth of Harlem Creek. Some of these locations were also fortified during the Revolutionary War.

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

Current Status
Located on Hallets Point, Queens, New York.

See Also:
 * New York City Forts

Sources:
 * , page 582.
 * , page 398.

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