Forts Baker, Barry, and Cronkhite
Forts Baker, Barry, and Cronkhite, Historic military complex in Marin County, United States.
The three defensive forts stretch across 2,279 acres of uplands and tidelands from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Pacific Ocean in California.
The federal government acquired land for Fort Baker and Fort Barry in 1866 to strengthen the defenses of San Francisco Bay against potential naval threats.
The collection of military structures contains fifteen preserved batteries utilizing five different defense systems, representing the evolution of coastal fortification technology.
Visitors can access empty gun emplacements, explore military buildings, and learn about coastal defense systems through informational displays and guided tours.
Fort Cronkhite's Battery Townsley holds the distinction of firing the first 16-inch gun on the continental United States during its operational period.
Location: Marin County
GPS coordinates: 37.83366,-122.47318
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:52
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