Fort Wadsworth
Fort Wadsworth is a former United States military installation on Staten Island in New York City, situated on The Narrows, which divide New York Bay into Upper and Lower bays, a natural point for defense of the Upper Bay, Manhattan, and beyond.- Park
- …is also known as “Gateway National Recreation Area”
- …is operated by the National Park Service
- …is named after James S. Wadsworth
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Verrazano–Narrows Bridge and Battery Weed.
Verrazano–Narrows Bridge
Bridge
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The Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge is a suspension bridge… Verrazano–Narrows Bridge is situated 4,100 feet northeast of Fort Wadsworth.
Battery Weed
Military installation
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Battery Weed is a four-tiered 19th century… Battery Weed is situated 2,100 feet northeast of Fort Wadsworth.
Fort Wadsworth Light
Lighthouse
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Fort Wadsworth Light is a 1903 lighthouse built atop… Fort Wadsworth Light is situated 2,200 feet northeast of Fort Wadsworth.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Arrochar and South Beach.
Arrochar
Neighborhood
Arrochar is a neighborhood in northeastern Staten Island in New York City, United States.
Fort Wadsworth
- Category: recreation area
- Location
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Latitude
40.60089° or 40° 36′ 3″ north
Longitude
-74.05877° or 74° 3′ 32″ west
Open location code
87G7JW2R+9F
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
leisure=park
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include U.S. Army and Fort Wadsworth Visitor’s Center and Museum.
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