Fort Tompkins, Military fort in Staten Island, United States.
Fort Tompkins includes defensive structures, barracks, and observation towers situated on high ground overlooking New York Harbor entrance at the Narrows.
Built between 1847 and 1861, the fort served as a mobilization center during the Civil War and remained active until newer defenses replaced it in 1898.
The fort exemplifies military engineering principles of the 19th century through its pentagon design and circular bastions constructed with red sandstone materials.
Visitors can access the fort grounds daily through the Gateway National Recreation Area, which provides interpretive signs explaining the military installations.
The site contains the last remaining of four forts named Tompkins in New York State, marking centuries of coastal defense evolution since 1636.
Location: Staten Island
Inception: 1861
GPS coordinates: 40.60000,-74.06111
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:51
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