Fort Hoop, Dutch trading post in Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Fort Hoop was a Dutch settlement at the junction where the Park River met the Connecticut River in Hartford. The site contained a block house, palisade walls, and cannons positioned to protect the trading operation.
Jacob van Curler established the fort in 1633 for the Dutch West India Company after buying land from the Sequins, a local Native people. The settlement aimed to secure Dutch trading interests in New England.
The settlement served as a Dutch commercial hub where trade with local peoples formed the center of daily activity. This location shaped early European contact in the region and demonstrated how the Dutch sought economic influence through commerce.
The historical site is located in Hartford's Dutch Point neighborhood, with Huyshope Avenue marking where the original structures stood. The area is accessible to visitors interested in exploring colonial history and following the riverside path.
The garrison numbered only around fourteen soldiers in 1639, revealing vulnerability to English settlers who began establishing nearby communities. This small force proved unable to resist the growing English presence in the region.
Location: Connecticut
GPS coordinates: 41.76000,-72.67000
Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00
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