Fort No. 6 - NYC
Fort No. 6 - NYC (1777-1779) - A British Revolutionary War fortification established in 1777 in New York City, Bronx County, New York. Destroyed and abandoned by the British in 1779.
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Revolutionary War Fortifications North of New York City, circa 1777. Fort No. 6 in Lower Right
History of Fort No. 6 - NYC
A British Revolutionary War earthwork fortification established in 1777 in New York City during the British occupation of the City. In 1779 the British constricted their outer defense line to shift manpower to other locations and many of the outposts were destroyed and abandoned. Fort No. 6 was abandoned and destroyed by the British 11 Sep 1779 as a part of this consolidation.
Current Status
No remains. Said to have been located on the present day V.A. Hospital grounds, near Kingsbridge Road and Sedgwick Ave.
Context
Location:
V.A. Hospital grounds, near Kingsbridge Road and Sedgwick Ave., New York City, Bronx County, New York. Map point is approximate.
Lat: 40.87° Long: -73.904°
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See Also:
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 602.
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Related:
King's Redoubt, New York City Forts, Revolutionary War,