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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1937-1975) - Established in 1937 and named for Maj. Gen. [[Adelbert Cronkhite]], who commanded the 80th Division during [[World War I]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1937-1975) - Established in 1937 and named for Maj. Gen. [[Adelbert Cronkhite]], who commanded the 80th Division during [[World War I]]. | ||
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Revision as of 08:18, 5 September 2009
Fort Cronkhite (1937-1975) - Established in 1937 and named for Maj. Gen. Adelbert Cronkhite, who commanded the 80th Division during World War I.
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Fort Cronkhite History
Part of the Harbor Defense of San Francisco.
World War II
| Battery Click on Battery links below |
No. | Caliber | Type Mount | Service Years | Notes |
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| Battery Townsley | 2 | 16" | Casemated Long Range Barbette | 1937-1948 | Activated 1940 |
| Battery AA#1 | 2 | 3" | Pedestal | 1941-194? | |
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Current Status
Part of the Golden Gate Recreation Area (GGNRA) administered by the National Park Service. No period guns or carriages in place.
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Location: Tennessee point, Marin County, California Maps & Images Lat: 37.83254 Long: -122.535475 |
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
- Kent, Matthew W., Harbor Defenses of San Francisco - A Field Guide 1890 to 1950, Copyright 2009, Blurb, ISBN 978-1-61584-163-9, page 210-245
Links:
- Military Museum - Fort Cronkhite
- North American Forts - Fort Cronkhite
- Coast Defense Study Group, Press, Digital Library, Forums
Visited: 20 Aug 2009
Fort Cronkhite Picture Gallery
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