Fort Revere
Fort Revere is an 8-acre (3.2 ha) historic site situated on a small peninsula located in Hull, Massachusetts. It is situated on Telegraph Hill in Hull Village and contains the remains of two seacoast fortifications, one from the American Revolution and one that served 1898–1947. There are also a water tower with an observation deck, a military history museum and picnic facilities. It is operated as Fort Revere Park by the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston.
| Fort Revere | |
|---|---|
| Part of Harbor Defenses of Boston | |
| Allerton Point, Hull, Massachusetts | |
Fort Revere Park overlooking Allerton and Hull. | |
Fort Revere Location in Massachusetts Fort Revere Fort Revere (the United States) | |
| Coordinates | 42°18′17″N 70°54′21″W |
| Type | Coastal Defense |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Condition | some batteries buried, remainder in good condition |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1776, 1898–1906 |
| Built by | Patriot forces, French Marines, United States Army |
| In use | 1776–1782, 1901–1947 |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
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