Hessian Powder Magazine
Hessian Powder Magazine, Military history museum at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, United States
The stone structure measures seventy feet by thirty-two feet with four-and-a-half-foot-thick walls, featuring a vaulted roof covered in timbers and tin.
Built in 1777 during the Revolutionary War, this facility stored gunpowder and ammunition for General George Washington's Continental Army in a location safe from British ships.
The building served multiple purposes throughout its history, including as part of the Carlisle Indian Industrial School from 1879 to 1918.
Visitors can schedule guided tours through the Cumberland County Historical Society, with the facility accommodating groups of up to 50 people.
The construction work was performed by Hessian soldiers who were captured during the Battle of Trenton in December 1776.
Location: Pennsylvania
GPS coordinates: 40.19780,-77.17830
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:00
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