National Historic Landmark

Watervliet Arsenal

Watervliet, Albany County, New York
Listed
November 13, 1966
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
66000503

About this property

The Watervliet Arsenal (WVA) is an arsenal of the United States Army located in Watervliet, New York, on the west bank of the Hudson River. It is the oldest continuously active arsenal in the United States, and today produces much of the artillery for the army, as well as gun tubes for cannons, mortars, and tanks. It has been a National Historic Landmark (NHL) since 1966. Watervliet Arsenal falls under its headquarters, the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command under the U.S. Army Materiel Command. The arsenal was founded on July 14, 1813, to support the War of 1812. It was designated as the Watervliet Arsenal in 1817. It occupies 142 acres (57 ha) of land, approximately 8 miles (13 km) north of Albany, New York. The location is adjacent to the Hudson River. The site contains manufacturing, administrative offices and storage areas. It houses the Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command Benét Laboratories, which does product development, improvement, research, and testing for all artillery related engineering.

Location

Watervliet, Albany County, New York
42.71907, -73.70801

Categories

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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Watervliet Arsenal listed on the National Register?

Watervliet Arsenal was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1966.

What type of historic resource is Watervliet Arsenal?

Watervliet Arsenal is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Watervliet Arsenal a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Watervliet Arsenal 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 Watervliet Arsenal?

The period of significance for Watervliet Arsenal is recorded as the early_republic era.

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