Gloucester in Essex County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Stage Fort Fisherman's Field
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 26, 2010
1. Stage Fort Fisherman's Field Marker
Oldest Defenses in the Mass. Bay Colony. Thrown up in 1625 by Capt. John Hewest. Occupied in King Philips War 1675 and in King Georges War 1743. Companies under Capt. John McCaw and Capt. John Lane stationed here during War for Independence 1775-82. Garrisoned and enlarged in War of 1812 by Commands Capt. Benj Haskell and Capt. Widgert. The 11th Unattached Company Capt. Thomas Herbert on duty here during the Civil War 1861 to 1865 Fort Conant Battery K 1st Massachussetts Heavy Artillery Maj George F. Quinby commanding encamped here during the Spanish American War of 1898 Camp Hobson. Restored 1930 under auspices of Lucy Knox Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. Col. John F. Parker Mayor
Gloucester Cape Ann Settled 1623. Inc 1639-42. City 1873
Erected by Lucy Knox Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1625.
Location. 42° 36.318′ N, 70° 40.589′ W. Marker is in Gloucester, Massachusetts, in Essex County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Western Avenue (
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Revolutionary War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Cape Ann Settlement (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Settlement of Cape Ann (about 600 feet away); Nathaniel Warner Company Monument (about 700 feet away); Gloucester World War II Merchant Marine Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); In Honor of Nathaniel Haraden (approx. ¼ mile away); Gloucester World War II Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gloucester.
Regarding Stage Fort Fisherman's Field. Stage Fort, the oldest fort of the Massachussetts Bay Colony, is located on the western side of Gloucester Harbor. The site was used until the Spanish-American War. During the Civil War it was renamed Fort Conant. It was also known as Fort Banks, Fort Cross, and Fort Allen. It was restored with mounted display cannon in 1973.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 26, 2010
2. Stage Fort Fisherman's Field Marker
Above this marker is the Revolutionary War Memorial marker.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 26, 2010
3. Stage Fort Fisherman's Field Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 26, 2010
4. Gloucester Harbor from Stage Fort
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 26, 2010
5. Ten Pound Island in Gloucester Harbor from Stage Fort
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,460 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 1, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
