East Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fort Schuyler

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 5, 2022

1. Fort Schuyler Marker

Inscription. With the development of the steamship, the reefs and rapids of Hell Gate no longer provided natural protection for New York City. Fort Schuyler and Fort Totten, on the opposite shore, were built to defend it against attack from Long Island Sound. Fort Schuyler, built between 1833 and 1856, garrisoned during the Civil War, abandoned in 1870, now houses the State University of New York Maritime College. Its massive granite pentagonal walls, ranging in thickness from five to eleven feet, are pierced by openings for 312 cannon.

Erected 1971 by New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Forts and Castles • Landmarks • War, US Civil • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.

Location. 40° 48.366′ N, 73° 47.516′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in East Bronx. Marker is on Wadhams Street just south of Erben Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bronx NY 10465, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. S.S. United States (within shouting distance of this marker); Commodore Leroy J. Alexanderson (within shouting distance of this marker); The U.S.S. St. Marys

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Schuyler (within shouting distance of this marker); The U.S.S. Newport (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Magazine of Fort Totten (approx. one mile away); Fort Totten Park (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Fort Totten Park (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 5, 2022

2. Fort Schuyler Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 168 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.