Fort Church, Coastal defense fort in Little Compton, United States.
Fort Church contains concrete military structures positioned along the Rhode Island coastline to monitor maritime activities and defend against potential threats.
Constructed in 1942 during World War II, Fort Church formed part of a strategic network of fortifications protecting Narragansett Bay and Sakonnet River.
The fort bears the name of Colonel Benjamin Church, a military leader from the 1600s who influenced the development of United States Army Rangers.
The remains of Battery Gray and Battery Reilly, which once contained 16-inch and 8-inch guns respectively, are now partially buried within the landscape.
The fortification incorporated three separate reservations, including one at Sakonnet Golf Club and two others near Briggs Marsh and Sakonnet Point.
Location: Little Compton
Inception: 1942
GPS coordinates: 41.47944,-71.18333
Latest update: March 15, 2025 21:50
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