On this day: Construction Started on Fort Hamilton

Wednesday, 11th June 2014 by

On June 11, 1825, the cornerstone was laid for Fort Hamilton in New York City. Although a site of military significance since 1776, the War of 1812 spurred the construction of defensive forts along the coast. Today it is the last active military post in the city, with several units stationed here, in addition to reserve and National Guard forces.

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Ian Brown lives in Ottawa, Canada, and spends his spare time perusing maps to find new routes to ride on his orange bicycle.