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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME9V_fort-hamilton_Waynesville-NY.html
The War of 1812 inspired a new generation of American seacoast forts, New York's first example was Fort Hamilton, constructed between 1825 and 1831. Earlier masonry forts in the harbor had been of sandstone, but Fort Hamilton was built of granite …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME9U_the-caponier_Waynesville-NY.html
Fort Hamilton, with its heavy guns, defended New York City against ships. This structure defended Fort Hamilton against land attack. The caponier was a flank battery designed to sweep the back of the main fort with cannon fire and to protect the g…