Fort Boykin, Historic military fortification in Isle of Wight County, United States.
Fort Boykin stands on elevated ground along the James River, featuring earthwork walls and gun emplacements that form a seven-pointed star configuration.
Built in 1623 as a defense against Native Americans and Spanish raiders, the fort underwent multiple reconstructions during the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War.
Archaeological excavations at Fort Boykin have revealed numerous artifacts from different military periods, documenting changes in colonial and American military practices over time.
The Fort Boykin Historic Park contains interpretive signs along walking paths, allowing visitors to explore the remaining fortification structures and earthworks throughout the grounds.
The fort served as part of the Confederate defense system until May 1862, when three Union gunboats, including the ironclad USS Galena, forced its abandonment.
Location: Isle of Wight County
GPS coordinates: 37.03480,-76.61990
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:54
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