Fort Clinton

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[214 - 370] 5th Ave
New York, NY 10001

Fort Clinton, located in New York, NY, is a historic fortification that played a vital role during the American Revolutionary War. Constructed in the 1770s, it was named after George Clinton, the first governor of New York. The fort served as a strategic defense point for American forces and is now a site of historical interest, offering visitors a glimpse into the military history of the period.

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Dominik D.
11/19/2021

Enjoy the northern reservoir of Central Park. Viewing this in the distance is easier because of the hills of the north part of the park. I'd say it's a smidge underrated.

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Phil H.
3/2/2021

There's actually a little fort on a hill in the Northern part of Central Park and just past the Conservatory Garden called Fort Clinton. It was built during the war of 1812. Just in case the...

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Eloy Y.
8/11/2020

Standing on a high and rocky overlook with sweeping views over the Harlem Meer (Dutch word for lake) in the northern most reach of NYC's Central Park, New Yorkers built Fort Clinton at this...

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Marianne W.
3/11/2021

Fort Clinton in Central Park was once a stone and earthworks fortification on an elevation within Central Park. It was built in 1814 and is located near 107th Street just west of Fifth Avenue. The...

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