Fort Nathan Hale
National Register of Historic Places

Fort Nathan Hale

New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
Listed
October 27, 1970
Type
Site
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
70000711

About this property

Fort Nathan Hale, also known as Fort Hale Park, Black Rock, is a 20-acre (8.1 ha) city park located on the east shore of New Haven Harbor in New Haven, Connecticut. It includes the site of a 1659 fort, a Revolutionary War-era fort, and a Civil War-era fort. The fort was named after Nathan Hale, Connecticut's official hero. Since 1921, the site has been owned by the state of Connecticut. It has been used as a park and maintained as a historical site by the City of New Haven. Educational programs are given throughout the year to students attending local schools. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970. In 1970 the listing included three contributing buildings, one contributing site, and three contributing structures.

Location

New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
41.27009, -72.89817

Categories

HISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINALMILITARYENGINEERINGARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Fort Nathan Hale listed on the National Register?

Fort Nathan Hale was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 27, 1970.

What type of historic resource is Fort Nathan Hale?

Fort Nathan Hale is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Nathan Hale?

The period of significance for Fort Nathan Hale is recorded as the colonial era, specifically around 1659.

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