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Old Stone Fort (Massachusetts)

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Old Stone Fort was a fort that existed in 1814 in Rockport, Massachusetts during the War of 1812. It was also known as Sea Fensibles Barrack during its existence. Today, a plaque is located on the Transit Tower, which was built on the site of the fort. Stones from the former fort were used in the construction of the harbor's breakwater.

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References

  1. "Massachusetts - Old Stone Fort". American Forts Network. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  2. Heitman, Francis B. (1994). Historical Register And Dictionary Of The United States: 1789-1908 (Reprint. ed.). Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Pub. Co. ISBN 080631401X.
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