Jones Hill Fort

Jones Hill Fort (1776-1783) - A Patriot Revolutionary War fortification initially established as Fort Pitt (3) in 1776 in New York City, New York County, New York. Captured in 1776, improved and used by the British during their occupation of New York City. Renamed by the British as Jones Hill Fort. Returned to Patriot control when the British evacuated New York City in 1783. Abandoned as a fortification in 1783 at the end of the war. History of Jones Hill Fort A Patriot Revolutionary War fortification initially established as Fort Pitt in 1776 in New York City. Built as a strong circular redoubt, armed with eight cannons mounted in embrasured emplacements. Fort Pitt was captured in November 1776, improved and used by the British during their seven year occupation of New York City. Renamed by the British as Jones Hill Fort and improved with pickets and fraises. The fort was returned to Patriot control when the British evacuated New York City on 25 Nov 1783. Abandoned as a fortification in 1783 at the end of the war. Current Status Two locations cited for this fort (1) Broome and Pitt streets, (2) Grand and Columbia Streets, both in New York City. Some confusion over the locations and names {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: New York City, New York County, New York. Maps & Images Lat: 40.71613 Long: -73.98367 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' See Also: New York City Forts 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 601. Lossing, Benson J., Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution Vol. II, New York, Harper and Brothers, 1859, Internet Archive, page 593. Links: North American Forts - Jones Hill Fort New York State Military Museum - Jones Hill Fort New York State Military Museum - Fort Pitt Visited: No