Fort Miller (Massachusetts)

Fort Miller (originally Fort Darby or Darby's Fort) was a coastal defense fort in Marblehead, Massachusetts, in existence circa 1630–1900. Circa 1861 it was renamed for James Miller, a colonel in the War of 1812, distinguished for his actions in the Battle of Lundy's Lane. He was later Collector of the Port in nearby Salem from 1824 to 1849.

This article is about the fort in Marblehead, Massachusetts. For the fort in California, see Fort Miller, California.
Fort Miller/Fort Darby
Naugus Head, Marblehead, Massachusetts
Fort Miller/Fort Darby
Location in Massachusetts
Coordinates42°31′12″N 70°51′43″W
TypeCoastal Defense
Site information
Ownerprivate
Controlled byTown of Marblehead
Site history
Builtcirca 1629-1632
In usecirca 1632-1900
Demolishedcirca 1900?
Battles/warsAmerican Revolution
War of 1812
American Civil War
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