Fort Clinton (4)

 (1814-1815) - An American War of 1812 Fort established in 1814 near New York City, New York County, New York. Named Fort Clinton after DeWitt Clinton, then Mayor of New York City (1803-1810, 1811-1815). Abandoned as a fortification at the end of the war in 1815.



History of Fort Clinton
Established in 1814 as a stone and earthworks fortification located on the northeast side of present day Central Park in New York City. Built on the previous site of McGowan's Pass Redoubt a Revolutionary War fortification. The site offered a commanding view of the East River and McGowan's Pass along the Old Post Road.



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

Current Status
Fort Clinton Monument near the fort site, the monument appears to have been vandalized. Site was located on high ground west of the intersection of Fifth Avenue and East 107th Street.

See Also:
 * McGowan's Pass Redoubt
 * New York City Forts

Sources:

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