Naval Academy in Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Nonsense
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 23, 2013
1. Fort Nonsense Marker
Fort Nonsense has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is the last remaining fortification of several constructed in the 18th and 19th centuries to defend Annapolis and its waterways. It is a "redoubt" or small, independent earthen site designed for flexible military use. Its origin and unusual name are a mystery, but records show it was built in the early 19th century. It may have been a lookout point for Fort Madison, a masonry structure along the banks of the Severn River. There is no record of combat at Fort Nonsense or at any of the Annapolis forts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812.
Location. 38° 59.258′ N, 76° 28.138′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. It is in Naval Academy. Marker can be reached from Kinkaid Road close to Church Road. Marker is east of the Grove of Holly trees that cover the remains of Fort Nonsense uphill from Kinkaid Road south of its intersection with Church Road. This is Naval Academy property, a photo ID is required. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Annapolis Laboratory (within shouting distance of this marker); Triton Light
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Also see . . . Fort Nonsense (Annapolis, Maryland). Wikipedia entry
Contains link to non-existent National Register of Historic Places entry. (Submitted on December 2, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 23, 2013
2. Fort Nonsense Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 23, 2013
3. Fort Nonsense Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 23, 2013
4. Grove of Holly Trees growing over the remains of Fort Nonsense
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 23, 2013
5. Fort Nonsense Earthworks
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 23, 2013
6. Fort Nonsense sign on Church Road
Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,179 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 1, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
