National Historic Landmark

Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District

Fort Hancock and vicinity, Monmouth County, New Jersey
Listed
April 23, 1980
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
80002505

About this property

Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District that includes Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground on Sandy Hook in Middletown Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. The district was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 24, 1980, and designated a National Historic Landmark on December 17, 1982. It is part of Gateway National Recreation Area, administered by the National Parks of New York Harbor office of the National Park Service.

Location

Fort Hancock and vicinity, Monmouth County, New Jersey
40.44160, -73.99386

Categories

MILITARYENGINEERINGSOCIAL HISTORY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Fort Hancock, U.S. Life Saving Station
Industrial
1.2 mi
Sandy Hook Light
Industrial
1.5 mi
ALEXANDER HAMILTON (steamship)
Industrial
2.5 mi
Water Witch Club Historic District
Listed
2.8 mi
Water Witch Club Casino
Industrial
2.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Staten Island Raid (Sullivan)
1777Revolutionary War
12.8 mi
Battle of Long Island — Jamaica Pass Flanking
1776Revolutionary War
14.5 mi
Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights)
1776Revolutionary War
14.6 mi

Questions about this property

When was Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District listed on the National Register?

Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 23, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District?

Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District?

The period of significance for Fort Hancock and the Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District is recorded as the early_republic era.

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