A fortification (also called a fort, fortress, fastness, or stronghold) is a military construction designed for the defense of territories in warfare, and is used to establish rule in a region during peacetime.

The meaning of FORT is a strong or fortified place; especially : a fortified place occupied only by troops and surrounded with such works as a ditch, rampart, and parapet : fortification.

The following pages contain an alphabetical listing of all forts, camps, “castles”, fields, bases, etc., that exist (ed) in New York State.

A fort is a place that's made strong and secure enough to be defended during a war. Although it’s usually a military word, you can also make a fort with chairs and a blanket to defend against annoying little siblings.

Each fort is identified with national flags of ownership and dates-of-service for at-a-glance referencing. This project is a continual work-in-progress!

Fort Hamilton is part of the fabric of Brooklyn history, culture, and life. It represents one of the very last connections that American citizens of dense, urban environments have with their...

List of Forts across America, including military, fur trade, private, and more. While this is not a complete list, we are continually adding to it.