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Harbor Islands- Long Island in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
 

Fort Warren

 
 
Fort Warren Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bryan Simmons, 2011
1. Fort Warren Marker
Inscription. Has been designated a registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the historic sites act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States
 
Erected 1970 by U.S. Department of the Interior.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
 
Location. 42° 19.24′ N, 70° 55.701′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is on Harbor Islands- Long Island. Marker is located at main entrance of Fort Warren on Georges Island. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hull MA 02045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Defense System (within shouting distance of this marker); Escape! (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Parade Ground (about 300 feet away); Powder Magazine (about 300 feet away); Bakery (about 400 feet away); Political Prisoners (about 400 feet away); Confederate POWs (about 400 feet away); Bastion C (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Boston.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on September 9, 2017, by Marc Belanger of Reno, Nevada. Photo   1. submitted on September 6, 2012, by Bryan Simmons of Attleboro, Massachusetts. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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