Fort Cronkhite

Fort Cronkhite (1937-1975) - Established in 1937 and named for Maj. Gen. Adelbert Cronkhite, who commanded the 80th Division during World War I.

Fort Cronkhite History

Part of the Harbor Defense of San Francisco.

World War II

Fort Cronkhite World War II Battery (edit list)

Battery Click on Battery links below	No.	Caliber	Type Mount	Service Years	Notes
Battery Townsley	2	16"	Casemated Long Range Barbette	1937-1948	Activated 1940
Battery AA#1	2	3"	Pedestal	1941-194?
Source: CDSG

Current Status

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Location: Tennessee point, Marin County, California Maps & Images Lat: 37.83254 Long: -122.535475 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: '

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 65

Links:

• Military Museum - Fort Cronkhite
• Coast Defense Study Group, Press, Digital Library, Forums

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