Fairhaven in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Fort Phoenix
A National Historic Site
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
1. Fort Phoenix Marker
View of marker affixed to a boulder.
1778 - Captured and destroyed by the British.
1812 - Repelled British attempt at capture.
1861 - Manned by Federal troops in defense of this harbor.
Erected 1973 by the Fairhaven Historic Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War of 1812 • War, US Civil • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 41° 37.467′ N, 70° 54.094′ W. Marker is in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. Marker is on Fort Street west of Beacon Street, on the right when traveling west. This marker is affixed to a small boulder, located near the water front, on a small ridge of exposed bedrock, a short distance from the harbor walkway that goes out on the harbor hurricane break, in the Fort Phoenix State Reservation Park. 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 (a few steps from this marker); Major Israel Fearing (within shouting distance of this marker); Donald R. Bernard (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Cannon
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Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
2. Fort Phoenix Marker
Close-up view of the text on the marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
3. Fort Phoenix Marker
A distant view of the marker in the left-center background, a short distance behind the Fort Phoenix panel marker.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
4. Fort Phoenix Marker
View, looking south, of the marker, affixed to a boulder, sitting on a low ridge of exposed bedrock.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
5. Fort Phoenix Marker
View of the marker, looking east, in the direction of the parking lot for the Fort Phoenix State Reservation Park.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
6. Fort Phoenix Marker
View of the marker, looking west, in the direction of the Fort Phoenix gun emplacements.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
7. Fort Phoenix
View of the Fort Phoenix gun emplacements.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 30, 2015
8. Fort Phoenix
View of Fort Phoenix as it appears today.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 2, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
