Groton in New London County, Connecticut — The American Northeast (New England)
Shot Furnace
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
1. Shot Furnace Marker
cannon balls to set
wooden vessels aflame
when struck
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.
Location. 41° 21.206′ N, 72° 4.859′ W. Marker is in Groton, Connecticut, in New London County. Marker can be reached from Monument Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in Fort Griswold State Battlefield Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Groton CT 06340, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Powder Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); Covered Way (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ye Ebenezer Avery House (about 400 feet away); Death of Major William Montgomery (about 400 feet away); Col. William Ledyard (about 400 feet away); The Construction of Fort Griswold (about 500 feet away); The Battle of Groton Heights (about 500 feet away); Defenders of Fort Griswold • Sept • 6th 1781 • (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groton.
Also see . . . Tour of the Fort. Friends of Fort Griswold website. (Submitted on May 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
2. Marker in Fort Griswold
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
3. Shot Furnace Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
4. Shot Furnace
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
5. Shot Furnace in Fort Griswold Park
Fort Griswold and the Groton Battle Monument can be seen in the photo beyond the Shot Furnace.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 18, 2009
6. Shot Furnace and Powder Magazine at Fort Griswold
The Powder Magazine (left) and shot furnace can be seen in this photo. Also visible are the Groton Battle Monument and Fort Griswold.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,247 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 16, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
