Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fort Hamilton

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2009

1. Fort Hamilton Marker

Inscription. The War of 1812 inspired a new generation of American seacoast forts, New York’s first example was Fort Hamilton, constructed between 1825 and 1831. Earlier masonry forts in the harbor had been of sandstone, but Fort Hamilton was built of granite to an improved design with many of its guns protected by stone casemates. Fort Hamilton remained a powerful defense until rifled ordnance rendered it obsolete during the Civil War. New generations of guns later made the site effective against ships and planes through World War II. Fort Hamilton is the third oldest, continuously garrisoned Federal post in the nation.

Erected 1985 by New York Landmark Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.

Location. 40° 36.56′ N, 74° 1.959′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Hamilton. Marker is on Sheridan Loop, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the grounds of Fort Hamilton in front of the Country Club. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11218, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Hamilton Officers’ Club (here, next to this marker); June 1975 (here, next to this marker); Spanish 24-Pounder

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(within shouting distance of this marker); On July 4, 1776 (within shouting distance of this marker); 13-inch Seacoast Mortar, Pattern 1861 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Caponier (within shouting distance of this marker); M1857 12 Pounder Napoleon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Projectiles for U.S. 20-inch Rodman Gun (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Also see . . .
1. Fort Hamilton. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on September 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Casemate Fort, Whiting Quadrangle - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on March 3, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Markers at Fort Hamilton image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2009

2. Markers at Fort Hamilton

Fort Hamilton Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2009

3. Fort Hamilton Markers

Several markers are found at this location in Fort Hamilton.

Fort Hamilton Country Club image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 13, 2009

4. Fort Hamilton Country Club

The Fort Hamilton marker is located near the entrance to the Country Club.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,214 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on March 9, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 14, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.