Fairhaven in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Fort Phoenix
A National Historic Site
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 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Phoenix (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fort Phoenix (within shouting distance of this marker); William Bradford (approx. 0.6 miles away); Merrill's Wharf (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fairhaven.
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 369 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 2, 2015, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.