Fairhaven in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Fort Phoenix
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, November 23, 2011
1. Fort Phoenix Marker
Built for harbor defense in 1775. Destroyed by the British September 6th 1778. Later rebuilt and now the property of the town of Fairhaven.Erected 1930 by Fort Phoenix Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution of New Bedford Mass.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1917.
Location. 41° 37.455′ N, 70° 54.131′ W. Marker is in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker is on Fort Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fairhaven MA 02719, 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. A different marker also named Fort Phoenix (here, next to this marker); Revolutionary War Cannon (here, next to this marker); Major Israel Fearing (a few steps from this marker); Donald R. Bernard (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, November 23, 2011
2. Fort Phoenix
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Photographed By Bryan Simmons, November 23, 2011
3. Fort Phoenix
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
4. Fort Phoenix Marker
View of the marker affixed to the remains of the upper southeast corner of the fort's powder magazine.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
5. Fort Phoenix
The featured marker can barely be seen, affixed to the upper southeast side of the powder magazine, seen on the right side of the fort.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 832 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 8, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. 4, 5. submitted on September 4, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
