Fort Washington (Manhattan)
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Fort Washington was a fortified position near the north end of Manhattan Island, at the island's highest point, within the modern-day neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City. The Fort Washington Site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[1]
For the nearby park, see Fort Washington Park (Manhattan). For other places, see Fort Washington (disambiguation).
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Fort Washington | |
Nearest city | New York City, New York |
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Coordinates | 40°51′10″N 73°56′17″W |
Built | 1776 |
NRHP reference No. | 78001871 |
Added to NRHP | December 6, 1978[1] |
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