Pennsville in Pennsville Township in Salem County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Post Headquarters
Fort Mott State Park
Once the administrative heart of the fort, the Post Headquarters housed the office of the Post Commander. The other personnel assigned to the headquarters were the Materiel officer and the Adjutant. Activities such as general corresponcence, basic orders, and responses to Army requests were managed through this building. When Fort Du Pont in Delaware was assigned the administrative responsibility for Fort Mott it was converted into a residence.
Built in 1902, the house reflects the Army's commitment to high quality construction. The roof of the Post Headquarters is slate, and the porch roof is painted, galvanized steel. Gutters were not hung off the roof edge, but were elegantly hidden within the architectural detail. The clapboard siding is traditional in Army construction of this period. Today, the headquarters is one of the last remaining original buildings at Fort Smith.
Erected by New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 39° 36.293′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington, in South Jersey, and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Officer's Row (a few steps from this marker); Parade Ground (a few steps from this marker); Observation Towers (within shouting distance of this marker); The Moat and the Parados (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery Gregg (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
