New London, CT 2014
This is the third fortification to occupy this site overlooking the mouth of the Thames River. The first fort was built in 1775 at the request of Connecticut Governor Jonathan Trumbull. This fort was attacked and captured by British forces under the command of Benedict Arnold in 1781. The current structure was built between the years of 1839-1851 and is one of a series of 42 forts built during this time to defend the coast of the United States. Today it is state park and offers wonderful views of the Thames River and Long Island Sound.
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