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
| 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
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