Fort Trumbull, Military fortification in New London, Connecticut, United States.
Fort Trumbull stands as a pentagon-shaped granite structure at the mouth of the Thames River, constructed with advanced military engineering techniques of the 1800s.
Constructed between 1839 and 1852, the fort replaced an earlier revolutionary-era structure that British forces under Benedict Arnold captured and destroyed in 1781.
The fort operates as an educational center, displaying exhibits about military life, coastal defense systems, and the development of naval warfare through multiple centuries.
Visitors can access the fort grounds and visitor center from Wednesday through Sunday, with guided tours available during summer months at the State Park entrance.
The fort served as the Merchant Marine Officers Training School from 1939 to 1946, preparing over 15,000 officers for service during World War II.
Location: Connecticut
Website: https://ctparks.com/parks/fort-trumbull-state-park
GPS coordinates: 41.34370,-72.09340
Latest update: May 22, 2025 10:35
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