Fort Banks, Coastal artillery fort in Winthrop, Massachusetts, US
Fort Banks contains four mortar pits designed to accommodate large 12-inch coast defense mortars capable of firing half-ton projectiles across Boston Harbor.
Built in 1891 during the Endicott period, Fort Banks served as the Harbor Defense Command Post for Boston during World War II until its decommissioning in 1947.
The fort bears the name of Nathaniel P. Banks, who served as a Civil War general, Massachusetts governor, and Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
The mortar battery remains accessible to visitors and stands as a registered site on the National Register of Historic Places in Massachusetts.
Soldiers stationed at Fort Banks referred to the installation as The Country Club due to its organized layout and proximity to Boston.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 41.70420,-70.54170
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:14
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