Staten Island · NYC landmark
Fort Tompkins at Fort Wadsworth
Hudson Road, Fort Wadsworth Reservation · Staten Island, New York City
See coastal fortifications and harbor views at Fort Wadsworth; enter Fort Tompkins only when an authorized tour is available.
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NYFE Summary
Fort Tompkins formed the upper part of the defenses at the Narrows. It supported the waterfront fort below, now known as Battery Weed. When Fort Tompkins was rebuilt, sandstone from the earlier fort was reused in the outer wall of its defensive ditch.
The military site changed uses as weapons and defense needs changed. It later housed the Army’s Chaplain School before becoming part of Gateway National Recreation Area. Today the grounds, overlook and visitor center help explain the harbor defenses. Check National Park Service tour listings if you want to see inside the fort.
NYFE summary from the official history and visitor sources linked below.
Plan a visit
Check the operator’s current opening, admission and access information before travelling. Historic status does not guarantee public access to every interior.
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