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Fort Mott (Paperback)
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Fort Mott (Paperback)
Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)
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Discovery Miles 4 390
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Located on the banks of the Delaware River, Fort Mott was once part
of a three-fort system that protected the ports and industry of New
Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. When completed in 1896, Fort
Mott was one of the most technologically advanced fortifications of
the period. Originally called the Battery at Finns Point, in 1897
it was renamed in honor of Maj. Gen. Gershom Mott, a New Jersey
native who commanded with distinction during the Civil War and
later served as state treasurer and commander of New Jersey's
National Guard. When fully garrisoned with troops, the Army post
was its own little town, complete with a hospital, bakery, stores,
and sport fields. Coast Artillery Corps soldiers manned the fort
until 1944, when the Army decided to abandon the site. In 1947, the
state purchased the property, and in 1951, Fort Mott State Park
opened to the public. Today, many of the buildings and
fortifications are open for tours, and ongoing preservation and
rehabilitation efforts are preserving the site for future
generations.
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