Fort Revere Park, Protected area on Telegraph Hill in Hull, Massachusetts.
Fort Revere Park is a protected area on Telegraph Hill featuring ruins of military fortifications, a water tower, and observation areas overlooking the peninsula. The grounds include various structures that show the evolution of defense design over time.
The site was established in 1776 as Fort Independence and played a role in early Boston Harbor defense. It was later renamed and served as a military post until 1947.
The site is named after a Revolutionary War figure and reflects how coastal communities organized their defenses in early America. Visitors can observe how the landscape was used to create strategic viewing points.
The park provides picnic tables, grills, and parking facilities for visitors with free access. Grounds are open from sunrise to sunset year-round.
French Marine engineers under General Washington's command expanded the original fortifications using advanced military techniques of their time. This European influence left a lasting mark on how the structures were built.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.30472,-70.90583
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
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